Boy Name

Isaac

"He will laugh"

About the Name Isaac

Isaac is a joyful Hebrew name meaning he will laugh, from the biblical story in which Sarah laughed upon hearing she would bear a son in her old age. As the son of Abraham and father of Jacob, Isaac is a foundational figure in the Abrahamic religions. The name has been borne by Isaac Newton and Isaac Asimov, giving it intellectual prestige alongside its spiritual warmth.

Name Details

Origin
Hebrew
Syllables
2
Popularity Score
85/100
Meaning Category
joy

Famous People Named Isaac

  • Isaac Newton
  • Isaac Asimov
  • Isaac Hayes

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