Youssef
Boy name · 20 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Youssef: 20 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 4 births in 2018.
Youssef is the Arabic form of Joseph, rooted in the Hebrew Yosef, meaning “God will add” or “God increases.” It appears in the Qur’an and Bible as the name of a prophet known for his dream-interpreting gift. Famous bearers include Egyptian film director Youssef Chahine, whose work shaped Arab cinema for decades, and Moroccan footballer Youssef Safri, a midfielder for Norwich City and the national team. The name also travels into art through Youssef Nabil, an Egyptian contemporary artist known for his hand-coloured photographs. While
Boy 6 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20184 babies
- Latest (2022)
- #5904 babies
- Total births
- 20since 1988
- 5-year trend
- ▲ 13%vs prior 5y