Hussein vs Yusef

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

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Yusef

Boy #1,635 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God will increase, God will add"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim Middle Eastern African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,635
Total SSA Count
104
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Yus, Seff

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Popularity Comparison

Hussein Rank #1,654
Yusef Rank #1,635

Yusef is more popular, ranked #1635 vs #1654 for Hussein.

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

Yusef ___

  • Yusef Ali
  • Yusef Ibrahim
  • Yusef Khalid
  • Yusef Hassan
  • Yusef Omar
  • Yusef Tariq

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Hussein

Hassan Ali Fatima Zainab Ibrahim

If you choose Yusef

Fatima Ibrahim Zainab Maryam Omar

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hussein or Yusef more popular?

Yusef is more popular, ranked #1635 compared to Hussein at #1654 in the United States.

What do Hussein and Yusef mean?

Hussein means "good, beautiful, handsome" (Arabic origin). Yusef means "God will increase, God will add" (Hebrew origin).

Are Hussein and Yusef boy or girl names?

Hussein is primarily a boy name. Yusef is primarily a boy name.

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