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Youssouf

♂ Boy

Pronounced yoo-SOOF /juˈsuf/Medium

Meaning: A West African (Francophone) form of Yusuf/Joseph — from the Hebrew, 'God will add/increase'; a prophet in Islam; we note the sacred senseLow

In 30 seconds: God will add/increase; Joseph: Youssouf is a West African Yusuf. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'yoo-SOOF'). We note the sacred sense.
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Origin LowWest African, Hebrew
MeaningA West African (Francophone) form of Yusuf/Joseph — from the Hebrew, 'God will add/increase'; a prophet in Islam; we note the sacred sense
U.S. rank (2024)#9829 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2018
Total births (all-time)≈ 253

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201819962024

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

Youssouf is a West African (Francophone) form of Yusuf/Joseph — from the Hebrew, 'God will add/increase'; a prophet in Islam (we note the sacred sense). A lyrical, classic name (said 'yoo-SOOF').

In the U.S. it appears in West African families. Rare, God-will-add at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Joseph/Yusuf is Hebrew for 'God will add/increase' — a prophet in Islam — and Youssouf is a West African form, lyrical and classic (we note the sacred sense; said 'yoo-SOOF').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Youssouf — West African form of Yusuf; sacred sense

Variations

YusufYoussefYousuf

Nicknames

Youss

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Youssouf mean?

Youssouf is a West African form of Yusuf/Joseph — Hebrew 'God will add/increase'; a prophet in Islam. We note the sacred sense.

How do you pronounce Youssouf?

It's said yoo-SOOF /juˈsuf/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Youssouf a boy or girl name?

Youssouf is a boy's name.

How popular is Youssouf?

Youssouf is a very rare name in the U.S.

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