Nazir vs Yousef

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nazir

Boy #947 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"counterpart, equal"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim South Asian African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#947
Total SSA Count
242
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Naz

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Nazir Rank #947
Yousef Rank #767

Yousef is more popular, ranked #767 vs #947 for Nazir.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Nazir ___

  • Nazir Ali
  • Nazir Khan
  • Nazir Mahmoud
  • Nazir Yusuf
  • Nazir Ibrahim
  • Nazir Ahmad

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 Nazir

Zara Layla Amir Fatima Hassan

If you choose Yousef

Amir Kareem Leila Yasmine Nadia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nazir or Yousef more popular?

Yousef is more popular, ranked #767 compared to Nazir at #947 in the United States.

What do Nazir and Yousef mean?

Nazir means "counterpart, equal" (Arabic origin). Yousef means "God will increase, God will add" (Hebrew origin).

Are Nazir and Yousef boy or girl names?

Nazir is primarily a boy name. Yousef is primarily a boy name.

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