Hussain vs Youssef

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hussain

Boy #1,662 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"good, handsome, beautiful"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arab Pakistani Iranian Turkish Muslim communities worldwide

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,662
Total SSA Count
101
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Huss, Husy

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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
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Popularity Comparison

Hussain Rank #1,662
Youssef Rank #1,605

Youssef is more popular, ranked #1605 vs #1662 for Hussain.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Hussain ___

  • Hussain Ali
  • Hussain Omar
  • Hussain Tariq
  • Hussain Raza
  • Hussain Ibrahim
  • Hussain Khalid

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 Hussain

Hassan Fatima Zainab Ali Ibrahim

If you choose Youssef

Mahdi Hadi Fatima Aisha Mariam

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hussain or Youssef more popular?

Youssef is more popular, ranked #1605 compared to Hussain at #1662 in the United States.

What do Hussain and Youssef mean?

Hussain means "good, handsome, beautiful" (Arabic origin). Youssef means "God will increase, God adds" (Hebrew origin).

Are Hussain and Youssef boy or girl names?

Hussain is primarily a boy name. Youssef is primarily a boy name.

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