Hussein vs Issa

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hussein

Boy #1,654 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"good, beautiful, handsome"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Muslim Iranian Turkish South Asian

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Boy #1,533 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God saves, God is salvation"

Origin: Hebrew via Arabic

Arabic Muslim Swahili East African West African

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Hussein Rank #1,654

Issa Rank #1,533

Issa is more popular, ranked #1533 vs #1654 for Hussein.

Is Hussein or Issa more popular?

Issa is more popular, ranked #1533 compared to Hussein at #1654 in the United States.

What do Hussein and Issa mean?

Hussein means "good, beautiful, handsome" (Arabic origin). Issa means "God saves, God is salvation" (Hebrew via Arabic origin).

Are Hussein and Issa boy or girl names?

Hussein is primarily a boy name. Issa is primarily a boy name.