Yousef is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #731 in 2003 with 29 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2024 with 99 births ranking #412. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 93.3%. In 2003, approximately 1 in every 10,329 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.