What origin is the name Yusef?

Yusef comes from hebrew naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Yusef a popular name?

Yusef is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Yusef?

Names from the same hebrew tradition pair naturally with Yusef — for example Isabella, Abigail, Elizabeth. You can browse more on our hebrew names page.

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Q: Is Yusef a rare name?

Yes. Yusef does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Yusef

Yusef

Boy

hebrew

2 syllables

Yusef is a hebrew boy's name meaning "The Arabic form of the Hebrew name Joseph, meaning God shall multiply or God increases. It is a significant name in several religious traditions.".

Yusef is a boy name of hebrew origin meaning "The Arabic form of the Hebrew name Joseph, meaning God shall multiply or God increases. It is a significant name in several religious traditions.". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: hebrew
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

The Arabic form of the Hebrew name Joseph, meaning God shall multiply or God increases. It is a significant name in several religious traditions.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Yusef

Very rare in US records

What does Yusef mean?

Yusef is a boy name of hebrew origin meaning "The Arabic form of the Hebrew name Joseph, meaning God shall multiply or God increases. It is a significant name in several religious traditions.".