Mohammed vs Yousef

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mohammed

Boy #597 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"praiseworthy, highly praised"

Origin: Arabic (Ḥ-M-D root)

Cultural Roots

Muslim Arabic South Asian North African Indonesian Turkish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#597
Total SSA Count
481
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Yousef

Boy #767 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God will increase, God will add"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Arabic Persian Turkish Muslim North African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#767
Total SSA Count
331
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Mohammed Rank #597
Yousef Rank #767

Mohammed is more popular, ranked #597 vs #767 for Yousef.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mohammed or Yousef more popular?

Mohammed is more popular, ranked #597 compared to Yousef at #767 in the United States.

What do Mohammed and Yousef mean?

Mohammed means "praiseworthy, highly praised" (Arabic (Ḥ-M-D root) origin). Yousef means "God will increase, God will add" (Hebrew origin).

Are Mohammed and Yousef boy or girl names?

Mohammed is primarily a boy name. Yousef is primarily a boy name.

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