Ahmad vs Yousef

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ahmad

Boy #670 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"most highly praised, most commendable"

Origin: Arabic root h-m-d

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim South Asian African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#670
Total SSA Count
409
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ahm, Ahy, Ahie

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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
Nicknames
Yoyo, Sef

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✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Ahmad Rank #670
Yousef Rank #767

Ahmad is more popular, ranked #670 vs #767 for Yousef.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ahmad ___

  • Ahmad Ali
  • Ahmad Hassan
  • Ahmad Karim
  • Ahmad Tariq
  • Ahmad Bilal
  • Ahmad Ibrahim

Yousef ___

  • Yousef Ali
  • Yousef Hassan
  • Yousef Ibrahim
  • Yousef Mohammed
  • Yousef Omar
  • Yousef Khalid

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ahmad

Omar Yusuf Ibrahim Fatima Aisha

If you choose Yousef

Amir Kareem Leila Yasmine Nadia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ahmad or Yousef more popular?

Ahmad is more popular, ranked #670 compared to Yousef at #767 in the United States.

What do Ahmad and Yousef mean?

Ahmad means "most highly praised, most commendable" (Arabic root h-m-d origin). Yousef means "God will increase, God will add" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ahmad and Yousef boy or girl names?

Ahmad is primarily a boy name. Yousef is primarily a boy name.

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