The nameHussein
Hussein is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
- Boy's name
- Arabic
Meaning
From the Arabic Husayn, a diminutive of hasan, "handsome, good".
Origin
Arabic.
History
Borne by Husayn, grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, it has been given in France since the 1960s, most often in the 2010s.
Popularity of the name Hussein
Hussein in France
937thmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
2025peak year (40 births)
700babies named Hussein in France since 1900
Hussein was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 250 births over the decade, 36% of all recorded babies named Hussein. Its rise began around 1965, and it peaked in 2025. Half of all babies named Hussein in France were born before 2014, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 29 births a year.
Hussein in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Hussein mean?
From the Arabic Husayn, a diminutive of hasan, "handsome, good".
What is the origin of the name Hussein?
Arabic.
Is Hussein a girl's or a boy's name?
Hussein is a boy's name.