Yousef is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #568 in 2019 with 66 recorded births. This places Yousef in the top 9% 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. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 340.0%. In 2019, approximately 1 in every 4,604 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.