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Yousef
BoyArabic, Hebrew· “he will add”
- Meaning
- he will add
- Origin
- Arabic, Hebrew
- Pronunciation
- YOO-sehf
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #745
- US babies 2025
- 349
- Best rank
- #725 (2017)
- Peak year
- 2025
Meaning and origin of Yousef
Yousef is an Arabic and Hebrew name that means “he will add”.
Yousef is a spelling of Yusuf, the Arabic form of Joseph. Joseph comes from the Hebrew Yosef, meaning he will add, a name given with the hope of more children. In the Bible, Joseph is the son of Jacob who rose to power in Egypt, and in the Quran, Yusuf is a prophet whose story is told in a chapter named after him. The name is beloved across the Muslim world. Yousef feels warm and dignified. Joe and Yoyo are occasional nicknames, and it pairs well with classic middle names.
Other spellings with the same sound: Youssef, Yusef.
Popularity over time
Yousef first appears in US Social Security records in 1970. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 15 different years, starting in 2010. Its best national rank was #725 in 2017, and the most babies received it in 2025, when 349 were named Yousef. In 2025, 349 babies were named Yousef, and it ranked #745 nationally. Its use has been fairly steady over the past decade.
Its national rank moved from #2,161 in 1980, #1,020 in 2000, #993 in 2010, and #745 in 2025. Of the 7,003 US boys named Yousef since records began, 39% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2020s come next, with 1,751 babies.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Bode, Azaiah, Matheo, Zahir, and Mustafa.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Yousef ranked highest in Michigan, Illinois, and New Jersey.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | #306 | 32 |
| Illinois | #362 | 30 |
| New Jersey | #410 | 20 |
| Ohio | #498 | 22 |
| New York | #499 | 33 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for boys.
Yousef is usually pronounced YOO-sehf, with two syllables. It has six letters, starts with Y and ends in “-ef”. Names that sound the same but are spelled differently include Youssef and Yusef.
Middle names for Yousef
A few middle names that flow with Yousef: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Yousef
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Yousef mean?
Yousef is an Arabic and Hebrew name that means “he will add”.
What is the origin of the name Yousef?
Yousef has Arabic and Hebrew roots. Yousef is a spelling of Yusuf, the Arabic form of Joseph.
Is Yousef a popular name?
Yes. Yousef ranked #745 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Yousef a boy or girl name?
Yousef is mainly a boy's name. In the US it is used almost only for boys.
How do you pronounce Yousef?
Yousef is usually pronounced YOO-sehf. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings