Youssef vs Ishmael

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Youssef

Boy #1,605 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God will increase, God adds"

Origin: Hebrew

Arabic North African Persian Turkish Egyptian

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Boy #1,498 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God will hear"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew Arabic Christian Islamic Jewish

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Youssef Rank #1,605

Ishmael Rank #1,498

Ishmael is more popular, ranked #1498 vs #1605 for Youssef.

Is Youssef or Ishmael more popular?

Ishmael is more popular, ranked #1498 compared to Youssef at #1605 in the United States.

What do Youssef and Ishmael mean?

Youssef means "God will increase, God adds" (Hebrew origin). Ishmael means "God will hear" (Hebrew origin).

Are Youssef and Ishmael boy or girl names?

Youssef is primarily a boy name. Ishmael is primarily a boy name.