Handsome, beautiful, or good
Hussein is an Arabic name derived from the root 'h-s-n', meaning good or beautiful. It is the diminutive form of Hasan, often interpreted as 'little Hasan' or 'the handsome one'. It holds significant cultural and religious importance in the Muslim world as the name of the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad.
About 83 boys were named Hussein in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Former King of Jordan who reigned for over four decades
Jamaican sprinter and world record holder (often spelled Usain)
British-Cypriot fashion designer and artist
The same feel as Hussein — far less common.
Hidden gems that stand out.
