Yusuf

God will increase

boyArabic

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Yusuf meaning & origin

Yusuf is listed in our catalog as a boy name. Its listed meaning is "God will increase". Listed origin: Arabic.

Pronunciation

YOO-suf

Catalog phonetic spelling

Popularity

In 2024, Yusuf ranked #475 in US Social Security name records for male births. This is the latest verified year in our catalog, not a live ranking.

Nicknames

Yus

Yusuf popularity by year

US Social Security birth-name ranks. A smaller rank means more recorded births in the reported sex category.
Birth yearRank
2020#572
2021#559
2022#570
2023#493
2024#475

Source: Social Security Administration. US data is not a worldwide measure of usage. Missing years are not zero births.

Middle Name Ideas

  • Yusuf James
  • Yusuf Alexander
  • Yusuf William
  • Yusuf Thomas

Famous Namesakes

  • Yusuf Islam (singer, formerly Cat Stevens)

Sources & notes

Meanings, origins, pronunciations, and namesakes are catalog entries that have not yet completed source-by-source editorial review. Nicknames and middle-name pairings are ideas to try, not usage statistics. We show birth-name ranks only when the record includes source-file provenance; missing data is not evidence of rarity.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Yusuf

What does the name Yusuf mean?

Yusuf is listed in our catalog as a boy name. Its listed meaning is "God will increase". Listed origin: Arabic.

How do you pronounce Yusuf?

Our catalog's pronunciation guide is YOO-suf. Pronunciation can vary by language and family.

How popular is the name Yusuf?

In 2024, Yusuf ranked #475 in US Social Security name records for male births. This is the latest verified year in our catalog, not a live ranking.

What nickname ideas could work for Yusuf?

Ideas to try include Yus. These are suggestions, not a measure of usage.

What middle names could work with Yusuf?

Try Yusuf James, Yusuf Alexander, Yusuf William, Yusuf Thomas aloud with your surname. These pairings are subjective suggestions.

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