Isaac

Quick answerIsaac is a male given name of Hebrew origin. From the Hebrew Yitsḥaq, meaning 'he will laugh'. In the United States, it ranked number 40 for baby boys in 2024, according to the Social Security Administration. It is given to boys in the United States. A famous bearer is Isaac Newton.

Key facts

Meaning	From the Hebrew Yitsḥaq, meaning 'he will laugh'.
Origin	Hebrew
Gender	Male (boys)
Popularity (US)	#40 for baby boys in 2024 (U.S. Social Security Administration)
Famous bearer	Isaac Newton

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1. What does Isaac mean?

From the Hebrew Ya'aqov via Greek and Latin, meaning 'supplanter'. Italian form of Leonard, meaning 'brave lion'. From the Hebrew Yitsḥaq, meaning 'he will laugh'. Latinate form of Isabel, from the Hebrew Elizabeth meaning 'God is my oath'.

2. What language is Isaac from?

Hebrew Irish Italian Latin

3. What was Isaac's U.S. popularity rank in 2024?

#5 #40 #7 #84

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Sources & last updated

• U.S. Social Security Administration — most popular baby names for 2024
• Behind the Name — meaning and origin

Popularity ranks are U.S. Social Security Administration figures for 2024; meanings and origins follow Behind the Name. See the names index for the full source notes.