Mohammad vs Yusuf

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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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

Mohammad Rank #599
Yusuf Rank #476

Yusuf is more popular, ranked #476 vs #599 for Mohammad.

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

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 Mohammad

Ahmed Omar Ibrahim Fatima Aisha

If you choose Yusuf

Maryam Fatima Ibrahim Omar Layla

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mohammad or Yusuf more popular?

Yusuf is more popular, ranked #476 compared to Mohammad at #599 in the United States.

What do Mohammad and Yusuf mean?

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

Are Mohammad and Yusuf boy or girl names?

Mohammad is primarily a boy name. Yusuf is primarily a boy name.

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