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Youssef

Youssef is a boy's name of Hebrew and Biblical origin meaning “increases.” In 2024 it was given to 107 boys in the United States.

Youssef at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Biblical & Christian · Muslim & Arabic
Meaning
“increases”

About the name Youssef

Youssef belongs to the Biblical & Christian and Muslim & Arabic tradition. Its meaning — “increases” — is the sense carried by its Hebrew and Biblical roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Youssef first appears in Social Security records in 1974. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1042 in 2016, and in 2024 107 babies received the name — 3,593 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Youssef in US records

First recorded (US)
1974
Best US rank
#1042 in 2016
Peak year
2017
Babies named Youssef in 2024
107
Total since 1880
3,593

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Youssef mean?

Youssef means “increases” in its Hebrew and Biblical roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Youssef a boy or girl name?

Youssef is a boy name. In 2024, 107 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Youssef?

Youssef comes from the Biblical & Christian and Muslim & Arabic tradition.

How popular is the name Youssef?

Youssef first appears in US records in 1974. Its best-ever ranking was #1042 in 2016, and 107 babies were given the name in 2024.

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