Kobi vs Yusef

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kobi

Boy #1,679 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"supplanter, may God protect"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American Israeli English African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,679
Total SSA Count
100
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ko

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Kobi Rank #1,679
Yusef Rank #1,635

Yusef is more popular, ranked #1635 vs #1679 for Kobi.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kobi ___

  • Kobi James
  • Kobi Lee
  • Kobi Dean
  • Kobi Cole
  • Kobi Ray
  • Kobi Alexander

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 Kobi

Levi Eli Zion Nico Kai

If you choose Yusef

Fatima Ibrahim Zainab Maryam Omar

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kobi or Yusef more popular?

Yusef is more popular, ranked #1635 compared to Kobi at #1679 in the United States.

What do Kobi and Yusef mean?

Kobi means "supplanter, may God protect" (Hebrew origin). Yusef means "God will increase, God will add" (Hebrew origin).

Are Kobi and Yusef boy or girl names?

Kobi is primarily a boy name. Yusef is primarily a boy name.

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