About the name Isaac
Isaac was named for laughter, since Sarah laughed at the idea of bearing a son in old age, which makes it one of the few biblical names with a joke inside it. Between gravity and robotics it has attracted some serious intellectual company, yet it still sounds warm rather than austere.
Isaac is a boy name of Hebrew origin, pronounced EYE-zik. On the NameRarity scale it scores 13 out of 100, which places it in the very popular band — a chart-topping name. Common on class registers and in headlines alike. Its strongest period was the 2010s.
Name facts at a glance
How popular is Isaac?
Isaac sits at approximately #36 in recent US rankings. Roughly 3,020 people per million carry it — about 1 in 331. In a school of 1,000 pupils you would expect around 3.
Famous people named Isaac
- Isaac NewtonEnglish mathematician and physicist
- Isaac AsimovAmerican science fiction author and biochemist
Spellings and variants of Isaac
Names similar to Isaac
Isaiah
eye-ZAY-uh
Salvation of the Lord
Aaron
AIR-un
Exalted, mountain of strength
Caleb
KAY-leb
Whole-hearted
Daniel
DAN-yul
God is my judge
David
DAY-vid
Beloved
Ethan
EE-thun
Firm, enduring
Ezra
EZ-ruh
Help, helper
James
JAYMZ
Supplanter, one who follows
Isaac — frequently asked questions
What does the name Isaac mean?
Isaac means "He will laugh". It is a name of Hebrew origin, most often given to a boy.
How do you pronounce Isaac?
Isaac is pronounced EYE-zik, with 2 syllables.
How rare is the name Isaac?
Isaac scores 13 out of 100 on the NameRarity scale, which makes it very popular. Roughly 1 in every 331 people carry it — about 3,020 per million.
What is the numerology number for Isaac?
Isaac carries the expression number 6, known as The Nurturer. Its soul urge number is 11 and its personality number is 4.
What is the lucky number and lucky colour for Isaac?
The lucky number for Isaac is 6 (with 15, 24, 33 also favourable), and its lucky colour is Rose Blush. The traditional lucky day is Friday and the associated gemstone is Rose Quartz.
Is Isaac a popular name?
Isaac currently sits around rank #36 in the United States, and its strongest period was the 2010s.