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Youcef

♂ Boy

Pronounced YOO-sef /ˈjuː.sɛf/Medium

Meaning: A North African (French-influenced) spelling of Yusuf, the Arabic form of Joseph, from the Hebrew Yosef, 'God will add; God will increase'. Yusuf is a revered prophet in Islam; the route runs Hebrew to Arabic, which we note.Medium

In 30 seconds: A North African Joseph: Youcef (Yusuf) means 'God will increase' (said 'YOO-sef'). A revered prophet's name.
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Origin MediumArabic, Hebrew
MeaningA North African (French-influenced) spelling of Yusuf, the Arabic form of Joseph, from the Hebrew Yosef, 'God will add; God will increase'. Yusuf is a revered prophet in Islam; the route runs Hebrew to Arabic, which we note.
U.S. rank (2025)#13859 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2012
Total births (all-time)≈ 96

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201220022025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Youcef is a North African, French-influenced spelling of Yusuf, the Arabic Joseph, from the Hebrew Yosef, 'God will add; God will increase'. Yusuf is revered as a prophet in Islam. Common in Algeria and the Maghreb, it reaches the U.S. through those families; the route runs Hebrew to Arabic, which we note (said 'YOO-sef').

It appears only rarely in the U.S., carried mainly by North African families. Rare, faith-rooted, and classic.

Did you know? Youcef is a North African spelling of Yusuf, the Arabic Joseph — honored as a prophet in Islam — from the Hebrew 'God will increase', which we note (said 'YOO-sef').
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Youcef — North African form of Yusuf/Joseph; route noted

Variations

YusufYoussefYousef

Nicknames

YouCef

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Youcef mean?

Youcef is a North African form of Yusuf (Joseph), from Hebrew, 'God will increase'; the route runs Hebrew to Arabic, which we note.

How do you pronounce Youcef?

It's said YOO-sef /ˈjuː.sɛf/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Youcef a boy or girl name?

Youcef is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Youcef?

Youcef is a rare name in the U.S., carried mainly by North African families.

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