Yaqub vs Ousmane

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Yaqub

Boy #2,949 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"supplanter, he who grasps the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Arabic Muslim Islamic South Asian Turkish

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Boy #3,051 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"form of Uthman, companion of the Prophet"

Origin: Arabic

West African Muslim Senegalese Malian

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Yaqub Rank #2,949

Ousmane Rank #3,051

Yaqub is more popular, ranked #2949 vs #3051 for Ousmane.

Is Yaqub or Ousmane more popular?

Yaqub is more popular, ranked #2949 compared to Ousmane at #3051 in the United States.

What do Yaqub and Ousmane mean?

Yaqub means "supplanter, he who grasps the heel" (Hebrew origin). Ousmane means "form of Uthman, companion of the Prophet" (Arabic origin).

Are Yaqub and Ousmane boy or girl names?

Yaqub is primarily a boy name. Ousmane is primarily a boy name.