Isaac
Boy name · Hebrew · pronounced EYE-zuk
Verified name
What does Isaac mean?
He will laugh
Origin and language
Hebrew
Language family: English|Hebrew
Popularity in the United States
Ranked No. 47 in the U.S. in 2025, so it is very popular. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration data.
Popularity in England and Wales
No. 36 in England and Wales in 2025
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Related names, nicknames, and variants
Nickname: Ike, Zac
Variant: Isaak, Isacco
Related: Yitzhak, Izaak
Using Isaac across cultures
Son of Abraham and Sarah.
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