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Izak
BoyHebrew· “variant of Isaac, he will laugh”
- Meaning
- variant of Isaac, he will laugh
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Pronunciation
- EYE-zik
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #4,449
- US babies 2025
- 23
- Best rank
- #1,423 (2005)
- Peak year
- 2008
Meaning and origin of Izak
Izak is a Hebrew name that means “variant of Isaac, he will laugh”.
Izak is a spelling of Isaac found in several European languages, including Slovene, Croatian, Afrikaans and Dutch. Isaac comes from the Hebrew Yitzhak, "he will laugh," a name explained in Genesis by the laughter of Abraham and Sarah at the promise of a son in their old age. Isaac is one of the patriarchs of the Hebrew Bible and is honored in Jewish, Christian and Islamic tradition. English speakers usually say Izak as EYE-zik, the same as Isaac, while in its home languages it is often EE-zahk. The shorter spelling gives the name a sleek, modern look. Ike and Zak are possible nicknames.
Popularity over time
Izak first appears in US Social Security records in 1984. It has never ranked in the national top 1,000, which keeps it genuinely uncommon. Its best national rank was #1,423 in 2005, and the most babies received it in 2008, when 105 were named Izak. In 2025, 23 babies were named Izak, and it ranked #4,449 nationally. That is 50% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #1,569 in 2000, #1,811 in 2010, and #4,449 in 2025. Of the 1,841 US boys named Izak since records began, 47% were born in the 2000s, its biggest decade. The 2010s come next, with 511 babies. Since 2010, 684 more have been named Izak.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Matheus, Daven, Kevyn, Xavior, and Yamil.
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for boys.
Izak is usually pronounced EYE-zik, with two syllables. It has four letters, starts with I and ends in “-ak”.
Middle names for Izak
A few middle names that flow with Izak: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Izak
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Izak mean?
Izak is a Hebrew name that means “variant of Isaac, he will laugh”.
What is the origin of the name Izak?
Izak has Hebrew roots. Izak is a spelling of Isaac found in several European languages, including Slovene, Croatian, Afrikaans and Dutch.
Is Izak a popular name?
Not especially. Izak ranked #4,449 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Izak a boy or girl name?
Izak is mainly a boy's name. In the US it is used almost only for boys.
How do you pronounce Izak?
Izak is usually pronounced EYE-zik. 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