Isaac

Meaning of Isaac

It means "he will laugh," reflecting joy and happiness.

Isaac has Hebrew roots — browse every Hebrew baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Isaac

Isaac has held fairly steady, sitting around #47 in 2025 after peaking at #28 in 2013.

Notable people named Isaac

• Isaac Newton
  Physicist and mathematician
• Isaac Asimov
  Science fiction writer
• Isaac Hayes
  Soul and funk musician
• Isaac Stern
  Violinist and conductor
• Isaac Mizrahi
  Fashion designer

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Questions about the name Isaac

What does the name Isaac mean?

Isaac means it means "he will laugh," reflecting joy and happiness, and it comes from Hebrew origins.

Is Isaac a boy's or a girl's name?

Isaac is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Isaac?

In 2025, Isaac ranked #47 for boys, down from #40 the year before.

When was Isaac most popular?

Isaac peaked at #28 in 2013.