Mohammad vs Yousef

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mohammad

Boy #599 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"one deserving of praise"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim South Asian Turkish Persian Indonesian African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#599
Total SSA Count
475
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Mo, Hamad, Moha

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Yousef

Boy #767 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God will increase, God will add"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Arabic Persian Turkish Muslim North African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#767
Total SSA Count
331
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Yoyo, Sef

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Popularity Comparison

Mohammad Rank #599
Yousef Rank #767

Mohammad is more popular, ranked #599 vs #767 for Yousef.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Mohammad ___

  • Mohammad Ali
  • Mohammad Hassan
  • Mohammad Ibrahim
  • Mohammad Omar
  • Mohammad Yusuf
  • Mohammad Khalid

Yousef ___

  • Yousef Ali
  • Yousef Hassan
  • Yousef Ibrahim
  • Yousef Mohammed
  • Yousef Omar
  • Yousef Khalid

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Mohammad

Ahmed Omar Ibrahim Fatima Aisha

If you choose Yousef

Amir Kareem Leila Yasmine Nadia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mohammad or Yousef more popular?

Mohammad is more popular, ranked #599 compared to Yousef at #767 in the United States.

What do Mohammad and Yousef mean?

Mohammad means "one deserving of praise" (Arabic origin). Yousef means "God will increase, God will add" (Hebrew origin).

Are Mohammad and Yousef boy or girl names?

Mohammad is primarily a boy name. Yousef is primarily a boy name.

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