Boy Name
Yusef
Yusef is a boy's name whose meaning is not firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a boy's name across several naming traditions, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Considering Yusef? It is a boy name, and ranks in our Rare popularity tier. Phonetically it shares territory with Yosef.
Yusef meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Yusef has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: Multiple naming traditions are associated with this name.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Yusef as Y·U·S·E·F, with 5 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Yusef is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Yusef variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Yusefa, Yusefe, Yusefy, Yuse.
- Nicknames: Yus and Y.
- Middle names: Pair Yusef with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Yusef middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Yosef, Yousef, Yusuf, Yakov, Yaakov — full picks on the sibling names for Yusef guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Yusef? Browse our names like Yusef guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Yusef
What does the name Yusef mean?
Yusef has no single meaning that is firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a boy name in US birth records, and parents usually choose it for its sound rather than a documented meaning.
What is the origin of Yusef?
The exact origin of Yusef is debated, but it has been used across multiple naming traditions.
How do you pronounce Yusef?
Yusef has 5 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Yusef a boy's or girl's name?
Yusef is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Yusef in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Yusef sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Yusef?
Names that share Yusef's sound and style include Yosef, Yousef, Yusuf, Yakov, Yaakov.
What middle names pair well with Yusef?
Good middle-name fits for Yusef pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Yusef is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Yusef is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Yusef?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Yusef share its rhythm without rhyming — Yosef, Yousef, Yusuf all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.