Mohamed vs Yusuf

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mohamed

Boy #549 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"praiseworthy, laudable"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim Turkish South Asian Swahili

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#549
Total SSA Count
540
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mo, Moe, Hamid

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Yusuf

Boy #476 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God will add, God will increase"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Turkish South Asian Swahili Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#476
Total SSA Count
645
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Yus, Yusu, Suf

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Popularity Comparison

Mohamed Rank #549
Yusuf Rank #476

Yusuf is more popular, ranked #476 vs #549 for Mohamed.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Mohamed ___

  • Mohamed Ali
  • Mohamed Hassan
  • Mohamed Ibrahim
  • Mohamed Yusuf
  • Mohamed Omar
  • Mohamed Adam

Yusuf ___

  • Yusuf Ali
  • Yusuf Hassan
  • Yusuf Ibrahim
  • Yusuf Rahman
  • Yusuf Kareem
  • Yusuf Nasser

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Mohamed

Ibrahim Yusuf Fatima Aisha Omar

If you choose Yusuf

Maryam Fatima Ibrahim Omar Layla

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mohamed or Yusuf more popular?

Yusuf is more popular, ranked #476 compared to Mohamed at #549 in the United States.

What do Mohamed and Yusuf mean?

Mohamed means "praiseworthy, laudable" (Arabic origin). Yusuf means "God will add, God will increase" (Arabic origin).

Are Mohamed and Yusuf boy or girl names?

Mohamed is primarily a boy name. Yusuf is primarily a boy name.

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