Yusuf
Boy name · Arabic · pronounced YOO-suf
Verified name
What does Yusuf mean?
God increases
Origin and language
Popularity in the United States
Ranked No. 412 in the U.S. in 2025, so it is moderately common. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration data.
Popularity in England and Wales
No. 64 in England and Wales in 2025
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Related names, nicknames, and variants
Nickname: Youssef, Yousef
Variant: Yousuf, Joseph
Related: Youssef
Using Yusuf across cultures
Arabic form of Joseph, very popular worldwide.
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