Yousef is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #631 in 2006 with 44 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2024 with 99 births ranking #412. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 193.3%. In 2006, approximately 1 in every 7,280 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.