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- Otis
- Yusuf
| Field | Otis | Yusuf |
|---|---|---|
| Record type | Official statistical record (evidence-only) | Editorially researched profile |
| Gender usage | male | male |
| Meaning | Not yet recorded | The Arabic form of Yosef/Joseph, commonly interpreted as 'he will add', appearing in the Quran. |
| Origin | Not yet recorded | Arabic, via Hebrew Yosef |
| Pronunciation | Not yet recorded | /ˈjuːsuf/ |
| Syllables | 2 | 2 |
| Common variants / nicknames | Not yet recorded | Not yet recorded |
| Recorded regional usage | GB-ENW, GB-NIR, GB-SCT, IE, NZ | GB-ENW, GB-NIR, GB-SCT, IE, NO |
| Most recent popularity observation | Republic of Ireland · Boys #468 (2025) | Norway · Boys #205 (2025) |
| Pronunciation clarity (demonstration score) | Not yet recorded | 90/100 |
| Spelling simplicity (demonstration score) | 95/100 | 94/100 |
| International familiarity (demonstration score) | 100/100 | 100/100 |
| Data Confidence | medium | medium |
What the data shows
- Yusuf has a recorded origin (Arabic, via Hebrew Yosef); Otis does not have one recorded yet.
- Otis and Yusuf both have 2 syllables.
- A meaning is recorded for Yusuf; Otis doesn't have one written yet.
- Both names have recorded usage in GB-ENW, GB-NIR, GB-SCT, IE.
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Curated comparisons
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