Hussein vs Usman

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hussein

Boy #1,654 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"good, beautiful, handsome"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim Iranian Turkish South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,654
Total SSA Count
102
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Huss, Hussey

Playground Safety Score

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Usman

Boy #1,714 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"baby bustard (young bird)"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Muslim Pakistani Nigerian Turkish Arab

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,714
Total SSA Count
97
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Uzi

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Hussein Rank #1,654
Usman Rank #1,714

Hussein is more popular, ranked #1654 vs #1714 for Usman.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Hussein ___

  • Hussein Ali
  • Hussein Omar
  • Hussein Khalid
  • Hussein Reza
  • Hussein Tariq
  • Hussein Nasser

Usman ___

  • Usman Ali
  • Usman Hassan
  • Usman Ibrahim
  • Usman Khalid
  • Usman Tariq
  • Usman Rashid

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Hussein

Hassan Ali Fatima Zainab Ibrahim

If you choose Usman

Fatima Omar Aisha Ibrahim Zainab

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hussein or Usman more popular?

Hussein is more popular, ranked #1654 compared to Usman at #1714 in the United States.

What do Hussein and Usman mean?

Hussein means "good, beautiful, handsome" (Arabic origin). Usman means "baby bustard (young bird)" (Arabic origin).

Are Hussein and Usman boy or girl names?

Hussein is primarily a boy name. Usman is primarily a boy name.

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