Muhammed vs Youssef

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Youssef

Boy #1,605 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God will increase, God adds"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Arabic North African Persian Turkish Egyptian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,605
Total SSA Count
107
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Yous

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Muhammed Rank #1,651
Youssef Rank #1,605

Youssef is more popular, ranked #1605 vs #1651 for Muhammed.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Muhammed ___

  • Muhammed Ali
  • Muhammed Hassan
  • Muhammed Ibrahim
  • Muhammed Omar
  • Muhammed Yusuf
  • Muhammed Ahmed

Youssef ___

  • Youssef Ali
  • Youssef Ibrahim
  • Youssef Hassan
  • Youssef Karim
  • Youssef Nasser
  • Youssef Omar

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Muhammed

Ibrahim Yusuf Hassan Fatima Aisha

If you choose Youssef

Mahdi Hadi Fatima Aisha Mariam

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Muhammed or Youssef more popular?

Youssef is more popular, ranked #1605 compared to Muhammed at #1651 in the United States.

What do Muhammed and Youssef mean?

Muhammed means "praised, praiseworthy" (Arabic origin). Youssef means "God will increase, God adds" (Hebrew origin).

Are Muhammed and Youssef boy or girl names?

Muhammed is primarily a boy name. Youssef is primarily a boy name.

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