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Yusuf is a masculine name used in Arabic and Turkish. Behind the Name describes it this way: "Arabic form of Yosef (see Joseph) appearing in the Quran. This is also the form used in several other languages." It ranked #450 for boys in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, arabic form of Yosef (see Joseph) appearing in the Quran. This is also the form used in several other languages. The entry lists its usage as Arabic, Turkish, Indonesian, Pashto and others.
Editorial confidence: likely
Popularity
Yusuf ranked #450 for boys in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #450 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Yusuf mean?
Behind the Name does not give Yusuf a one-word meaning. It describes the name as follows: arabic form of Yosef.
Is Yusuf a popular name?
Yusuf ranked #450 for boys in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Yusuf a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Yusuf appears in the boys' list; Behind the Name labels it masculine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Yusuf — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
