Yousuf is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #541 in 2019 with 70 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2016 with 88 births ranking #459. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 400.0%. In 2019, approximately 1 in every 4,341 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.