Isaac
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Isaac is a Hebrew name meaning “he will laugh”. It is a popular name, overwhelmingly used for boys, with 99.98% male usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Isaac
Isaac is a name of Hebrew origin, traditionally interpreted as 'he will laugh' or 'he will rejoice'. It originates from the Hebrew verb 'tsahaq', referencing the story in the Book of Genesis where Abraham laughs upon being told he would father a child in his old age. The name serves as a foundational pillar in Judeo-Christian tradition, identifying the son of Abraham and Sarah who fathered the patriarch Jacob.
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Gender Usage of the Name Isaac
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Isaac is overwhelmingly used as a name for boys. Approximately 99.98% of recorded bearers are male. This classification is supported by extensive records and is considered highly reliable.
Popularity of the Name Isaac
Isaac is among the Top 69 Trending Boys’ name in Canada for 2025
Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.
Overall PopularityMethodology
Isaac is listed under Popular Boy Names worldwide. Its popularity is relatively consistent across the available regional markets.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Popular | 1 in every 381 births |
| United Kingdom | Popular | 1 in every 1.3K births |
| Canada | Popular | 1 in every 493 births |
| Australia | Popular | 1 in every 168 births |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Isaac ranked #30 on the Popular Boys’ Names Worldwide List (2025). It fell from #21 in 2024 — a drop of 9 places. A widely recognized choice, Isaac has maintained a steady Top-100 presence.
Historically, its best recorded position was #17 in 2015. Its lowest recorded position was #565 in 1967. Over the last 5 years (2020–2025) the name fell -7 places (from #23 to #30).
Name StyleMethodology
Isaac is classified as Timeless Boy Names because it appears across 100% of recorded years, averages 3,356 births per year over its full timeline, and still averages 8,189 births per year recently.Characteristics of the Name Isaac
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- CMU
- Syllables
- 2 syllables — Two-Syllable Boy Names
- Length
- 5 letters — Medium-Length Boy Names
- Starts with
- I — Boy Names Starting with I
- Ends with
- c — Boy Names Ending in “c”
Name AestheticMethodology
Isaac comprises two syllables with a stress on the first syllable, ending in a hard consonant. It is a foundational figure in the Hebrew Bible, recognized globally for centuries. This enduring legacy secures its place as an Elegant & Timeless name.
Middle Names For Isaac
Middle names used with IsaacMethodology
Isaac is most frequently used with these boy middle names: Isaac James · Isaac Thomas · Isaac William · Isaac Daniel · Isaac DavidView all 640 boy middle names.
- Total 1,090 middle names used with Isaac
- 121 girl middle names used with Isaac
- 291 unisex middle names used with Isaac
Middle name suggestions for IsaacMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Isaac is most frequently associated with boy middle names that have 2 syllables, Strong–Weak stress pattern, 6 letters, and a starting sound of “a”.
Examples: Isaac Andrew · Isaac Albert · Isaac Alfred · Isaac Antwan · Isaac Antwon. View all 40 suggested middle names.
Associations of the Name Isaac
Biblical ReferencesMethodology
As one of the Biblical Boy Names, Isaac appears 131 times throughout the Bible. Selected verses include:
- Old Testament - Genesis (GEN 17:19):
And God said, Not so; but Sarah, your wife, will have a son, and you will give him the name Isaac, and I will make my agreement with him for ever and with his seed after him.
- Old Testament - Exodus (EXO 2:24):
And at the sound of their weeping the agreement which God had made with Abraham and Isaac and Jacob came to his mind.
Flower AssociationsMethodology
As one of the Flower-Inspired Boy Names, Isaac appears as part of the common names of 2 flower species, including:
- Abraham-isaac-jacob (Trachystemon orientalis (L.) G.Don) — Boraginaceae
- Isaac And Jacob (Trachystemon orientalis (L.) G.Don) — Boraginaceae
Additional Natural MatchesMethodology
The complete dataset includes 2 biological records matching the name Isaac. Browse all matching records with their scientific names and taxonomic details.
Names Similar to Isaac
Sound Like Isaac Finder
Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Issac · Isac · Isaak · View all 39 names
Spelled Like Isaac Finder
Names with similar spelling patterns and letter sequences: Isaack · Issaac · Isaa · View all 11 names
Same Starting Sound Finder
Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Isaiah · Ivan · Ayden · View all Top 100 names
Rhymes With Isaac Finder
Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: Mark · Jack · Eric · View all Top 100 names
Same Rhythm & Syllables Finder
Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Robert · Michael · William · View all Top 100 names
Dictionary & Etymology of “Isaac”
Dictionary Meaning of "Isaac"Methodology
The son of Abraham and Sarah, father of Esau and Jacob, from whom the Hebrew people trace their descent
Examples
- And Abraham circumciſed his ſonne Iſaac, being eight dayes old, as God had commanded him.
A male given name from Hebrew
A surname originating as a patronymic
A local government area in central Queensland, Australia, named after the Isaac River; in full, Isaac Region
Translations
The name Isaac has 128 translations, for example: in Spanish it is rendered as male given name, in French it is rendered as son of Abraham and Sarah, etc..
More Info
How to Spell Isaac in ASL
- I
- s
- a
- a
- c
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