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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- James — another Hebrew-origin name (#5 in 2024)
- Elijah — another Hebrew-origin name (#8 in 2024)
- Abraham — another Hebrew-origin name (#204 in 2024)
- Liam — another male name (#1 in 2024)
- All names — the full list
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.