Oliver vs Yusuf

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Oliver Rank #3
Yusuf Rank #476

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 vs #476 for Yusuf.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Oliver ___

  • Oliver James
  • Oliver Thomas
  • Oliver William
  • Oliver Henry
  • Oliver John
  • Oliver Benjamin

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 Oliver

Olivia Charlotte Emma Sophia Amelia

If you choose Yusuf

Maryam Fatima Ibrahim Omar Layla

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Oliver or Yusuf more popular?

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Yusuf at #476 in the United States.

What do Oliver and Yusuf mean?

Oliver means "olive tree" (Latin origin). Yusuf means "God will add, God will increase" (Arabic origin).

Are Oliver and Yusuf boy or girl names?

Oliver is primarily a boy name. Yusuf is primarily a boy name.

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