The nameYoussef

Youssef is the Arabic form of Joseph.

Meaning

Youssef comes from the Hebrew Yosef, "he will add".

Origin

Hebrew, through Arabic.

History

Yusuf, Joseph, is a prophet of the Quran, celebrated for his beauty. In England and Wales Youssef reached 748th in 2016.

Famous people named Youssef

Popularity of the name Youssef

Youssef in the United States

1598thmost popular boys' name in the United States in 2024
2017peak year (193 births)
3,593babies named Youssef in the United States since 1880
097193 18801900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in the United States. Source: Social Security Administration, names given at least 5 times a year.

Youssef was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 1,582 births over the decade, 44% of all recorded babies named Youssef. Its rise began around 1991, and it peaked in 2017. Half of all babies named Youssef in the United States were born before 2013, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 121 births a year on average, against 174 in the five years before.

Youssef in the United Kingdom

969thmost popular boys' name in the United Kingdom in 2025
2018peak year (45 births)
786babies named Youssef in the United Kingdom since 1997
02345 200020052010201520202025
Births per year in the United Kingdom. Source: ONS, NRS and NISRA (England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland), names given at least 3 times a year.

Youssef was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2010s, with 345 births over the decade, 44% of all recorded babies named Youssef. Half of all babies named Youssef in the United Kingdom were born before 2015, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 29 births a year on average, against 43 in the five years before.

Youssef in France

109thmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
2015peak year (1,000 births)
22,705babies named Youssef in France since 1900
05001,000 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Youssef in Belgium

111thmost popular boys' name in Belgium in 2025
2017peak year (193 births)
3,098babies named Youssef in Belgium since 1995
097193 1995200020052010201520202025
Births per year in Belgium. Source: Statbel, names given at least 5 times a year.

Variants and related names

Sibling names for Youssef

Names from the same generation as Youssef, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Youssef mean?

Youssef comes from the Hebrew Yosef, "he will add".

What is the origin of the name Youssef?

Hebrew, through Arabic.

Is Youssef a girl's or a boy's name?

Youssef is a boy's name.

How popular is the name Youssef?

In 2024, Youssef was the 1598th most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 107 births.

What are the variants of the name Youssef?

Variants and related names of Youssef include Joseph.

What are good sibling names for Youssef?

Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Marielle, Bracha, Shoshana and Jana for a sister, Ismail, Noam, Eliot and Omer for a brother.

Who are famous people named Youssef?

Youssef En-Nesyri, footballer; Youssef Chahine, film director.