Hamza vs Yusuf

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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
Nicknames
Ham

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Yusuf

Boy #476 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God will add, God will increase"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Turkish South Asian Swahili Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#476
Total SSA Count
645
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Yus, Yusu, Suf

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Popularity Comparison

Hamza Rank #527
Yusuf Rank #476

Yusuf is more popular, ranked #476 vs #527 for Hamza.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Hamza ___

  • Hamza Ali
  • Hamza Omar
  • Hamza Yusuf
  • Hamza Ibrahim
  • Hamza Khalid
  • Hamza Bilal

Yusuf ___

  • Yusuf Ali
  • Yusuf Hassan
  • Yusuf Ibrahim
  • Yusuf Rahman
  • Yusuf Kareem
  • Yusuf Nasser

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Hamza

Fatima Zainab Omar Yusuf Maryam

If you choose Yusuf

Maryam Fatima Ibrahim Omar Layla

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hamza or Yusuf more popular?

Yusuf is more popular, ranked #476 compared to Hamza at #527 in the United States.

What do Hamza and Yusuf mean?

Hamza means "lion" (Arabic origin). Yusuf means "God will add, God will increase" (Arabic origin).

Are Hamza and Yusuf boy or girl names?

Hamza is primarily a boy name. Yusuf is primarily a boy name.

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