Shayan vs Yousuf

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shayan

Boy #1,749 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"worthy, deserving"

Origin: Persian

Cultural Roots

Persian Iranian South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,749
Total SSA Count
94
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Shay

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Yousuf

Boy #1,794 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God will increase, God adds"

Origin: Hebrew via Arabic

Cultural Roots

Muslim Arabic South Asian African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,794
Total SSA Count
91
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Yous, Yusu

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Popularity Comparison

Shayan Rank #1,749
Yousuf Rank #1,794

Shayan is more popular, ranked #1749 vs #1794 for Yousuf.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Shayan ___

  • Shayan Alexander
  • Shayan James
  • Shayan Michael
  • Shayan Daniel
  • Shayan Reza

Yousuf ___

  • Yousuf Ali
  • Yousuf Hassan
  • Yousuf Ibrahim
  • Yousuf Omar
  • Yousuf Khalid
  • Yousuf Ahmad

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Shayan

Dara Cyrus Aryan Layla Nadia

If you choose Yousuf

Ibrahim Fatima Maryam Omar Aisha

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Shayan or Yousuf more popular?

Shayan is more popular, ranked #1749 compared to Yousuf at #1794 in the United States.

What do Shayan and Yousuf mean?

Shayan means "worthy, deserving" (Persian origin). Yousuf means "God will increase, God adds" (Hebrew via Arabic origin).

Are Shayan and Yousuf boy or girl names?

Shayan is primarily a boy name. Yousuf is primarily a boy name.

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