Adnan vs Youssef

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Adnan

Boy #1,519 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"settler, one who stays in a place"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim South Asian Turkish Bosnian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,519
Total SSA Count
117
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Adi, Ad

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Youssef

Boy #1,605 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God will increase, God adds"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Arabic North African Persian Turkish Egyptian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,605
Total SSA Count
107
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Yous

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Adnan Rank #1,519
Youssef Rank #1,605

Adnan is more popular, ranked #1519 vs #1605 for Youssef.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Adnan ___

  • Adnan Mohammed
  • Adnan Hassan
  • Adnan Kareem
  • Adnan Yusuf
  • Adnan Ali

Youssef ___

  • Youssef Ali
  • Youssef Ibrahim
  • Youssef Hassan
  • Youssef Karim
  • Youssef Nasser
  • Youssef Omar

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Adnan

Yasmin Ibrahim Fatima Bilal Nour

If you choose Youssef

Mahdi Hadi Fatima Aisha Mariam

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Adnan or Youssef more popular?

Adnan is more popular, ranked #1519 compared to Youssef at #1605 in the United States.

What do Adnan and Youssef mean?

Adnan means "settler, one who stays in a place" (Arabic origin). Youssef means "God will increase, God adds" (Hebrew origin).

Are Adnan and Youssef boy or girl names?

Adnan is primarily a boy name. Youssef is primarily a boy name.

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