Hussein
Meaninglittle handsome one · Arabic
Hussein is an Arabic boy name meaning “little handsome one”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds crisp and confident, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.
Did you know?
- GenerationHussein peaked in 2015, which makes it a Gen Alpha name. The typical Hussein you'd meet today is about 10 years old.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Hussein would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 20,576 baby boys got the name in 2025.
- HistoryHussein first shows up in US birth records in 1967, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 58 years since.
- Where it's lovedWant to meet a lot of Husseins? Head to Michigan, where it's the #420 boy name, its best showing of any state.
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Hussein
Hussein is a boy name of Arabic origin meaning “little handsome one”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the consonant at the end gives it a confident finish. It hit its peak in the 2010s, so it feels familiar without being trendy. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Arabic names
More Arabic boy names
- Boy name: Caleb · dog, faithful
- Boy name: Silas · of the forest
- Boy name: Aaron · possibly exalted
- Boy name: Amir · prince, commander
- Boy name: Xavier · new house
- Boy name: Jasper · treasurer
- Boy name: Muhammad · praised
- Boy name: Omar · flourishing, long-lived
Questions about the name Hussein
What does the name Hussein mean?
Hussein means “little handsome one” and comes from Arabic. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Beau (“handsome”), Kenneth (“handsome”), Hassan (“handsome, good”) and Bellamy (“handsome friend”).
What is the origin of the name Hussein?
Hussein is Arabic in origin. Other Arabic names to consider are Caleb (“dog, faithful”), Silas (“of the forest”), Aaron (“possibly exalted”) and Amir (“prince, commander”).
Is Hussein a boy or girl name?
Hussein is a boy name. In 2025, 83 US boys were named Hussein.
How popular is the name Hussein?
Hussein ranked #1,886 for US boys in 2025, given to 83 babies. Its best year was 2015, when it reached #1,307. Over the last five years it has slipped 252 places.
What names are similar to Hussein?
If you like Hussein, you might also like Beau, Kenneth, Hassan and Bellamy.
What should I know before naming my baby Hussein?
Hussein is an Arabic boy name meaning “little handsome one”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds crisp and confident, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.