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Yussef

♂ Boy

Pronounced YOO-sef /ˈju.sɛf/Medium

Meaning: A form/spelling of Yusuf/Joseph — from the Hebrew, 'God will increase; God will add'Low

In 30 seconds: God will increase; God will add: Yussef is a form of Yusuf/Joseph. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'YOO-sef').

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Origin LowHebrew, Arabic

MeaningA form/spelling of Yusuf/Joseph — from the Hebrew, 'God will increase; God will add'

U.S. rank (2024)#8262 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births10 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2004

Total births (all-time)≈ 223

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Yussef is a form/spelling of Yusuf/Joseph — from the Hebrew, 'God will increase; God will add'. A lyrical, classic name (said 'YOO-sef').

In the U.S. it appears in Arabic families. Rare in this form, God-will-increase at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Joseph/Yusuf comes from the Hebrew, 'God will increase; God will add' — Yussef is a form of it, lyrical and classic (said 'YOO-sef').

Overall data confidence 42%

References — Yusuf — form of Joseph

Variations

YusufYousefYousuf

Nicknames

Yuss

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Yussef mean?

Yussef is a form of Yusuf/Joseph — Hebrew 'God will increase; God will add'.

How do you pronounce Yussef?

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

Is Yussef a boy or girl name?

Yussef is a boy's name.

How popular is Yussef?

Yussef is a very rare spelling in the U.S.