Yousef

Meaning of Yousef

Yousef means "God increases" or "God adds". It's like saying God is making things bigger or better.

Yousef has Arabic roots — browse every Arabic baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Yousef

Yousef is climbing again, up to #745 in 2025 from #765 in 2024 after peaking at #725 in 2017.

Notable people named Yousef

• Yousef Karsh
  Renowned portrait photographer
• Yousef Chahine
  Egyptian film director
• Yousef Munayyer
  Political analyst
• Yousef Al-Obaidly
  beIN Media Group CEO
• Yousef Al-Masrahi
  Saudi Arabian sprinter

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Questions about the name Yousef

What does the name Yousef mean?

Yousef means yousef means "god increases" or "god adds". it's like saying god is making things bigger or better, and it comes from Arabic origins.

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

Yousef is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Yousef?

In 2025, Yousef ranked #745 for boys, up from #765 the year before.

When was Yousef most popular?

Yousef peaked at #725 in 2017.