Ishmael vs Yusef

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Ishmael Rank #1,498
Yusef Rank #1,635

Ishmael is more popular, ranked #1498 vs #1635 for Yusef.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ishmael ___

  • Ishmael James
  • Ishmael Elias
  • Ishmael David
  • Ishmael Noah
  • Ishmael Samuel
  • Ishmael Abraham

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 Ishmael

Isaac Elijah Samuel Sarah Miriam

If you choose Yusef

Fatima Ibrahim Zainab Maryam Omar

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ishmael or Yusef more popular?

Ishmael is more popular, ranked #1498 compared to Yusef at #1635 in the United States.

What do Ishmael and Yusef mean?

Ishmael means "God will hear" (Hebrew origin). Yusef means "God will increase, God will add" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ishmael and Yusef boy or girl names?

Ishmael is primarily a boy name. Yusef is primarily a boy name.

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