Yosef vs Hamza

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Yosef

Boy #612 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God will add, He shall increase"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Israeli Arabic Ethiopian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#612
Total SSA Count
466
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Hamza

Boy #527 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lion"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Islamic Pakistani Turkish North African South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#527
Total SSA Count
565
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Yosef Rank #612
Hamza Rank #527

Hamza is more popular, ranked #527 vs #612 for Yosef.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Yosef or Hamza more popular?

Hamza is more popular, ranked #527 compared to Yosef at #612 in the United States.

What do Yosef and Hamza mean?

Yosef means "God will add, He shall increase" (Hebrew origin). Hamza means "lion" (Arabic origin).

Are Yosef and Hamza boy or girl names?

Yosef is primarily a boy name. Hamza is primarily a boy name.

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