Yousef
Yousef is a boy name of Arabic origin meaning “God will increase”, pronounced YOO-sef. It ranked #745 in the United States in 2025, given to 349 babies, and peaked at #725 in 2017. Common nicknames: Youssi, Sefi, Joe.
How popular is Yousef in the United States?
Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA). Based on all Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
What does Yousef mean, and where does it come from?
Yousef is one of the English spellings of the Arabic Yusuf, the form of Joseph used in the Quran, where his story fills an entire chapter described in the text itself as the most beautiful of stories. The name is among the most common in the Muslim world, spelled Yusuf, Youssef, Yousuf or Yusif depending on the country. American records hold this spelling from 1970; it entered the top thousand in 2010 and is rising, reaching a recent high in 2017.
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Famous People Named Yousef
- Youssef Chahine — Egyptian film director
- Yusuf Islam — British singer, formerly Cat Stevens
- Yousef Al-Otaiba — Emirati diplomat and ambassador to the United States
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the name Yousef mean?
Yousef is a boy name of Arabic origin meaning "God will increase." Yousef is one of the English spellings of the Arabic Yusuf, the form of Joseph used in the Quran, where his story fills an entire chapter described in the text itself as the most beautiful of stories. The name is among the most common in the Muslim world, spelled Yusuf, Youssef, Yousuf or Yusif depending on the country.
How do you pronounce Yousef?
Yousef is pronounced YOO-sef. Common variations include Yusuf, Youssef, Yousuf.
Is Yousef a boy name?
Yes, Yousef is traditionally a boy name. Popular nicknames include Youssi, Sefi, Joe.