The name Isaac is a boy's name of Hebrew, Aboriginal origin meaning "laughter". Isaac is ranked #34 on our popularity charts and is often added to lists like Bible Names for Boys and discussed in our forums with posts like "A Brother For Liam, A Sister For Emma".
From the experts:
Isaac has shaved off his biblical beard and leaped into the upper echelon of popular boys' names -- outrunning cousin Isaiah -- and shows signs of heading even higher. A favorite of the Puritans, Isaac went on to assume something of a rabbinical image. In the Old Testament, Isaac was the long-awaited son of the elderly Sarah and 100-year-old Abraham, so old that their news provoked laughter, giving the name its meaning.
A baby given this name can point to many distinguished namesakes, including Isaacs (and Izaaks) Newton, Walton, Bashevis Singer, Asimov, Stern and Hayes. The name was somewhat rejuvenated by onetime heartthrob Isaac Hanson.
Isaac also boasts the cute nicknames of Izzy -- now shared, however, with a bevy of Isabellas -- and Ike.
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16 names similar to Isaac
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TechnoKitten Says:
river_dweller Says:
Unfortunately too popular now...
FractalShadow Says:
Isaac Clarke, the protagonist of the video game Dead Space.
Alaina Says:
I really like the name Isaac for a boy! One of my favorite names in my top 100 list!
Lydia Price-Stevens Says:
My son is called Isaac & my daughter is called Jasmine.
dan Says:
Do you think a boy named Isaac will get called Ike?
LV51sfan91 Says:
Love Isaac and Ike. But it's been ruined by my bad brother in law:(
Lisa215 Says:
I used to quite like this name many years ago, but I don't anymore.
Floris Says:
I love this name!!! But I fear it may be too common.
bluerose Says:
This is probably one of my favorite boy names. I hope I can have my own little Isaac someday.
Reese1976 Says:
Really love this name and will probably use it if our baby is a boy. My hubby & I love the meaning "laughter" :)
jasmine0921 Says:
I love this name, because of its unique spelling but familiarity. Kinda like the name Ephraim. Love names like this :)
headintheclouds Says:
I think this is one of the nicer biblical names (there are some that I can't stand, like Aaron and Deborah). IMO it has a classic vibe with a double side; it can also sound more cool/retro/hipster, something like Levi and Abram (versus the more classic-everyday biblical names like Ethan and Hannah).
Periberry Says:
really popular
Leah3456 Says:
I like the Isaac Newton association.
Shishi Says:
TFIOS! All his friends are dead!
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This name sounds really ugly to me.Probably the aa part.