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The baby name Isaac is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈaɪzək/ (EYE-zək).

Isaac is Hebrew in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Hebrew
Pronunciation: /ˈaɪzək/ (EYE-zək)

What is the meaning of the name Isaac ?

The baby name Isaac is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈaɪzək/ (EYE-zək).

Isaac is Hebrew in Origin.

From Hebrew Yitzḥāq (יִצְחָק), derived from the verb ṣāḥaq “to laugh,” Isaac means “he will laugh” or “he laughs,” echoing the biblical account of Abraham and Sarah’s joyful astonishment at his promised birth. The name passed through Greek (Isaák) and Latin (Isaac), entering European languages via Jewish tradition and the Christian Bible, where Isaac is the second patriarch of Israel and a symbol of covenant and continuity.

Used steadily in Jewish communities throughout antiquity and the Middle Ages, Isaac gained wider prominence in Reformation and Puritan England, later achieving lasting popularity across the English-speaking world. Notable bearers such as Sir Isaac Newton, Isaac Asimov, and Isaac Bashevis Singer reinforced its scholarly and literary aura. International variants include Yitzhak/Yitzchak (Hebrew/Yiddish), Ishaq (Arabic), Isaak (German/Russian), Isak (Scandinavian), Izaak (Polish), Isaque (Portuguese), and Isac (Romanian). Common nicknames are Ike and Izzy. The name conveys mirth, blessing, and fulfilled promise.

Isaac has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Isaac

Isaac Herzog Politician · Born 1960 · Israel Isaac Herzog is an Israeli politician who became the President of Israel in 2021. Before his presidency, he served as the leader of the Israeli Labor Party and held various ministerial positions. He is known for his efforts in promoting peace and unity within the country. Isaac Shamir Politician · Born 1915 · Israel Isaac Shamir was a prominent Israeli politician who served as the Prime Minister of Israel. He was known for his strong stance on security and his leadership during a time of significant political change in the country. Isaac Hayes Actor · Born 1942 · United States Isaac Hayes was a prominent American musician and actor, best known for his work as a soul singer and songwriter. He gained fame for his hit song 'Theme from Shaft' and also contributed to the soundtrack of the film 'Shaft'. In addition to his music career, Hayes appeared in several films and voiced the character Chef on the animated TV show 'South Park'.
Isaac II Angelos Politician · Born 1155 · Byzantine Empire Isaac II Angelos was a Byzantine Emperor, best known for his tumultuous reign from 1185 to 1195 and again from 1203 to 1204. His rule was marked by internal strife and external threats, including the Third Crusade and conflicts with neighboring powers. Despite his efforts, his leadership faced significant challenges that eventually led to his downfall. Isaac Navon Politician · Born 1921 · Israel Isaac Navon was an influential Israeli politician who served as the fifth President of Israel from 1978 to 1983. He was known for his efforts to promote peace and cultural understanding. Navon also played a significant role in Israeli education and literature. Isaac Hempstead-Wright Actor · Born 1999 · United Kingdom Isaac Hempstead-Wright is an actor from the United Kingdom, best known for his role as Bran Stark in the television series Game of Thrones. He began his acting career at a young age and became a key character in the show's epic storyline.

Celebrity babies named Isaac

Name Last Name(s) Mother Mother famous for Fame Level Father Father famous for Fame Level
Isaac Ralph Gabriel Peter Gabriel television actor ★★★★★
Isaac Hayes III Isaac Hayes television actor ★★★★★
Isaac Ferry Lucy Helmore model ★★★★★ Bryan Ferry musician ★★★★★
Isaac Hayden McHale Joel McHale television actor ★★★★★

Isaac – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Boys 2025 #1 — 836
Germany Boys 2024 #1 — 429
GH Boys 0 #4 6,481 8,138
GH 0 #4 1,229 5,396
BF 0 #10 1 188
HT 0 #11 2 399
BI 0 #12 1 425
New Zealand Boys 2010 #15 233 99
France Boys 2021 #17 2,322 2,865
BW 0 #17 3 960
FJ Boys 0 #17 1 603
HN 0 #20 3 704
SV Boys 0 #24 5 352
BF Boys 0 #25 2 439
HT Boys 0 #27 8 903
BN 0 #30 3 2,297
BW Boys 0 #31 172 4,685
BI Boys 0 #32 12 917
NA 0 #33 1 2,537
Canada Boys 2024 #36 573 2,588
United States Boys 2024 #40 6,498 7,044
MT 0 #43 1 1,767
NG Boys 0 #43 10,103 16,906
CM 0 #44 12 2,592
MO 0 #44 9 2,706
HN Boys 0 #46 7 749
ZA Boys 0 #46 10,116 25,619
PR 0 #51 5 1,497
Switzerland Boys 2024 #53 98 1,769
Belgium Boys 2024 #53 149 401
PA Boys 0 #55 2,308 9,305
AO 0 #56 21 2,729
AO Boys 0 #67 259 5,568
IN 0 #71 1 2,963
PA 0 #75 57 3,797
CR Boys 0 #76 1,650 10,188
JP 0 #76 2 4,057
CN 0 #78 9 3,857
NG 0 #80 220 5,926
JM 0 #88 6 3,714
MT Boys 0 #89 104 4,064
EC 0 #91 25 2,502
MX Boys 0 #98 10,214 16,355
SD 0 #98 5 2,130
TW 0 #98 6 4,523
Spain Boys 0 #106 6,039 5,610
QA 0 #106 1 7,011
PH 0 #108 3 5,607
PR Boys 0 #114 66 2,508
OM 0 #116 6 6,215
CR 0 #117 42 5,526
EC Boys 0 #117 182 3,322
Norway Boys 2025 #119 16 444
KW 0 #119 3 5,216
BN Boys 0 #123 11 6,332
IQ 0 #132 2 3,533
MU 0 #134 4 3,613
Sweden Boys 2022 #139 44 1,509
JO 0 #140 1 2,158
HK Boys 0 #144 1,022 12,905
CL Boys 0 #146 2,752 13,390
CM Boys 0 #148 902 12,054
BW Girls 0 #149 3 4,216
LT Boys 0 #150 2 2,166
BO Boys 0 #152 1,304 9,244
MT Girls 0 #153 1 3,773
MX 0 #156 339 8,339
MO Boys 0 #157 67 5,842
PT Boys 0 #163 293 7,951
CO Boys 0 #168 4,508 15,656
GT Boys 0 #173 613 7,625
HU Boys 0 #173 2 3,954
SG 0 #173 98 11,010
TW Boys 0 #173 70 7,111
PE Boys 0 #178 3,056 14,506
AE 0 #179 9 10,220
NA Boys 0 #182 54 6,830
UY 0 #182 1 2,477
PS 0 #184 35 5,692
CZ 0 #186 1 3,154
BR Boys 0 #187 1,970 12,213
SG Boys 0 #187 865 17,960
LU Girls 0 #190 1 4,850
AR 0 #192 2 2,915
RU 0 #193 2 3,641
ZA 0 #200 257 14,421
GH Girls 0 #201 143 6,973
DK 0 #203 4 5,198
LU Boys 0 #208 11 4,970
IL 0 #211 64 6,291
AO Girls 0 #213 5 4,575
BG Boys 0 #218 3 3,850
Spain 0 #222 291 2,326
GT 0 #222 93 5,948
CN Boys 0 #226 97 9,639
AL Girls 0 #227 1 4,141
IR 0 #230 2 4,221
PT 0 #231 16 4,161
BD 0 #240 2 5,992
JM Boys 0 #241 32 6,876
SD Boys 0 #243 232 10,523
BO 0 #246 137 6,868
PE 0 #252 59 6,350
IL Boys 0 #253 511 10,983
EC Girls 0 #255 4 3,650
GR Boys 0 #255 13 6,912
HR Boys 0 #257 3 3,997
MY 0 #259 72 12,352
JP Boys 0 #268 30 7,909
AF Boys 0 #272 3 3,535
JM Girls 0 #277 2 7,507
HK 0 #278 71 8,483
AR Boys 0 #279 246 7,628
BR 0 #279 67 5,969
PS Boys 0 #284 329 10,655
MU Boys 0 #288 70 8,477
TW Girls 0 #289 1 8,139
DK Boys 0 #291 35 7,401
Canada Girls 2004 #292 5 2,526
KZ Boys 0 #293 4 6,578
CZ Boys 0 #298 8 6,530
SA 0 #304 9 10,560
CL 0 #305 108 6,867
UY Boys 0 #318 85 5,922
DK Girls 0 #329 1 7,429
PH Boys 0 #329 55 11,440
PL Boys 0 #336 5 6,459
JO Girls 0 #339 1 7,570
QA Girls 0 #342 2 15,378
NG Girls 0 #345 669 15,093
YE 0 #351 31 8,639
SD Girls 0 #354 5 7,678
JO Boys 0 #357 21 7,057
MY Boys 0 #357 1,207 25,439
EG 0 #358 43 6,387
CN Girls 0 #359 1 8,829
LY 0 #374 165 12,703
NL 0 #377 15 2,481
CO 0 #379 103 7,768
France Girls 2001 #386 4 2,681
Finland Boys 0 #394 34 2,041
Austria Boys 0 #422 21 2,180
OM Girls 0 #422 3 15,987
Germany 0 #424 14 2,542
PH Girls 0 #429 1 13,098
EG Boys 0 #438 626 15,035
QA Boys 0 #441 275 18,093
PA Girls 0 #456 26 9,861
RU Boys 0 #470 36 12,621
PT Girls 0 #471 1 7,952
IR Boys 0 #480 73 10,162
BH 0 #517 37 17,937
CM Girls 0 #518 23 11,671
RU Girls 0 #522 2 11,913
IQ Girls 0 #525 1 11,303
GT Girls 0 #537 5 7,500
IR Girls 0 #545 1 8,334
PS Girls 0 #546 2 10,981
KW Girls 0 #555 7 19,177
Finland Boys 2026 #562 122 3,552
BD Boys 0 #565 12 10,045
CR Girls 0 #565 9 11,342
SG Girls 0 #576 11 18,916
AE Girls 0 #594 4 20,968
IQ Boys 0 #598 70 13,071
HK Girls 0 #604 12 16,104
AR Girls 0 #627 4 8,289
LB 0 #638 21 13,263
IL Girls 0 #639 7 11,648
BO Girls 0 #646 6 9,488
KW Boys 0 #655 115 18,755
NL Boys 0 #666 295 5,873
IT 0 #667 48 4,183
IT Boys 0 #675 1,068 10,046
SY 0 #717 12 11,684
OM Boys 0 #788 94 17,948
AE Boys 0 #803 295 22,615
TN 0 #806 24 13,765
CL Girls 0 #823 29 14,098
Germany Boys 0 #855 98 5,697
IN Boys 0 #906 96 16,750
United States Girls 2024 #911 6 8,487
BR Girls 0 #921 21 12,708
SA Girls 0 #921 15 25,931
ZA Girls 0 #921 221 25,928
PE Girls 0 #925 19 14,861
Spain Girls 0 #936 48 5,561
MY Girls 0 #978 17 24,821
EG Girls 0 #1,004 6 14,742
CO Girls 0 #1,009 70 16,140
DZ 0 #1,010 167 20,130
MA 0 #1,022 107 20,986
MX Girls 0 #1,120 64 17,781
TR 0 #1,164 48 19,440
SA Boys 0 #1,343 272 28,008
IT Girls 0 #1,417 30 9,415

Isaac is popular in 89 countries — most recent births per country:

France
Norway
Scotland, United Kingdom
Ireland
Canada

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People also ask about Isaac

Isaac is predominantly a boy's name.
Isaac is a 2 syllable name, pronounced /ˈaɪzək/ (EYE-zək).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Ike, Izzy, Isaak, Izaak, Isak and Izak.
Across languages, Isaac has these equivalents: {'Hebrew': 'Yitzhak (יצחק), 'Arabic': 'Ishaq / Ishak (إسحاق), 'Russian': 'Исаак (Isaak).
Yes, very popular — Isaac ranked #1 in Ireland in 2025, and appears in official birth registries across 13 countries.
Isaac ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 2025).
Isaac's popularity is rising significantly. It moved from #116 in 2011 to #17 in 2021 in France.
Yes — 8 notable people named Isaac are in our database, including Isaac Herzog (Politician), Isaac Shamir (Politician), Isaac Hayes (Actor).
Yes — at least 4 celebrity couples have chosen Isaac for their child, including Peter Gabriel.