Isaac Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Isaac Name at a Glance

Name	Isaac
Meaning	He laughs. Laughter. The only son born to Abraham and his wife Sarah (in the Old Testament). Famous Bearers: British scientist Sir Isaac Newton (1642-1727) and the great violinist Itzhak Perlman.
Origin	Hebrew
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Isaac Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Isaac means “He laughs. Laughter. The only son born to Abraham and his wife Sarah (in the Old Testament). Famous Bearers: British scientist Sir Isaac Newton (1642-1727) and the great violinist Itzhak Perlman”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Isaac Name Origin

Our database records Isaac under Hebrew origin. Browse more Hebrew baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Isaac a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Isaac is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Isaac

When considering Isaac for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.