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Issac
BoyHebrew· “he will laugh”
- Meaning
- he will laugh
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Pronunciation
- EYE-zuhk
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #915
- US babies 2025
- 258
- Best rank
- #376 (2008)
- Peak year
- 2008
Meaning and origin of Issac
Issac is a Hebrew name that means “he will laugh”.
Issac is a variant spelling of Isaac, from the Hebrew Yitzchak, "he will laugh". In Genesis, Sarah laughs when told she will have a son in her old age, and the name recalls that moment. Isaac is the son of Abraham and father of Jacob and Esau, one of the patriarchs of Israel. The spelling Issac appears in the United States as a simplified or alternative form, and it is pronounced the same way as Isaac, EYE-zuhk. Parents who choose this spelling should expect people to assume Isaac at first. Ike and Zac are possible nicknames.
Popularity over time
Issac has been given to babies in the United States since at least 1880, the first year of Social Security records. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 133 different years. Its best national rank was #376 in 2008, the same year it reached its highest count of 820 babies. In 2025, 258 babies were named Issac, and it ranked #915 nationally. That is 49% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #830 in 1920, #817 in 1950, #606 in 1980, #457 in 2000, #437 in 2010, and #915 in 2025. Of the 24,554 US boys named Issac since records began, 28% were born in the 2000s, its biggest decade. The 2010s come next, with 5,305 babies. Since 2010, 7,411 more have been named Issac.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Mauricio, Uriel, Rocco, Jamari, and Keaton.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Issac ranked highest in Arkansas, Texas, and Arizona.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | #370 | 9 |
| Texas | #642 | 47 |
| Arizona | #746 | 8 |
| Washington | #757 | 8 |
| Pennsylvania | #761 | 11 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for boys.
Issac is usually pronounced EYE-zuhk, with two syllables. It has five letters, starts with I and ends in “-ac”.
Middle names for Issac
A few middle names that flow with Issac: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Issac
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Issac mean?
Issac is a Hebrew name that means “he will laugh”.
What is the origin of the name Issac?
Issac has Hebrew roots. Issac is a variant spelling of Isaac, from the Hebrew Yitzchak, "he will laugh".
Is Issac a popular name?
Yes. Issac ranked #915 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Issac a boy or girl name?
Issac is mainly a boy's name. In the US it is used almost only for boys.
How do you pronounce Issac?
Issac is usually pronounced EYE-zuhk. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings