Rashad vs Yusef

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rashad

Boy #1,793 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"maturity, wisdom"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

African-American Arabic Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,793
Total SSA Count
91
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Rash

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Yusef

Boy #1,635 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God will increase, God will add"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim Middle Eastern African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,635
Total SSA Count
104
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Yus, Seff

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Popularity Comparison

Rashad Rank #1,793
Yusef Rank #1,635

Yusef is more popular, ranked #1635 vs #1793 for Rashad.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Rashad ___

  • Rashad James
  • Rashad Michael
  • Rashad Lee
  • Rashad Wayne
  • Rashad Andre
  • Rashad Jerome

Yusef ___

  • Yusef Ali
  • Yusef Ibrahim
  • Yusef Khalid
  • Yusef Hassan
  • Yusef Omar
  • Yusef Tariq

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Rashad

Darius Malik Tariq Kezia Amira

If you choose Yusef

Fatima Ibrahim Zainab Maryam Omar

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rashad or Yusef more popular?

Yusef is more popular, ranked #1635 compared to Rashad at #1793 in the United States.

What do Rashad and Yusef mean?

Rashad means "maturity, wisdom" (Arabic origin). Yusef means "God will increase, God will add" (Hebrew origin).

Are Rashad and Yusef boy or girl names?

Rashad is primarily a boy name. Yusef is primarily a boy name.

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