Yousuf is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #1110 in 1998 with 12 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2016 with 88 births ranking #459. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 14.3%. In 1998, approximately 1 in every 25,872 boys born was named Yousuf. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
Yousuf is another familiar English spelling of the Arabic form of Joseph and means God will add. It feels established, gentle, and historically rich.
Like Yousef and Yusuf, this spelling reflects transliteration preference rather than a different name tradition. Its significance comes from its deep religious history across Muslim communities.