Yousef is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #938 in 1996 with 15 recorded births. This places Yousef in the top 25% of ranked UK boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Uncommon. The name reached its all-time peak in 2024 with 99 births ranking #412. In 1996, approximately 1 in every 21,234 boys born was named Yousef. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.
Yousef is a widely used Arabic form of Joseph meaning God will add. It feels warm, familiar, and deeply rooted in religious tradition.
The name is common across Muslim communities and belongs to one of the strongest biblical and Quranic name families. Its long use gives it both spiritual weight and everyday familiarity.