Issac
Meaning of Issac
Issac is a modern spin on the Hebrew Yitzhak, meaning “he will laugh,” the emotion Abraham and Sarah felt at their long-awaited son’s birth. Swapping the middle letters from the traditional Isaac leaves the pronunciation unchanged—EYE-zik—but gives parents a subtle way to stand out on playground roll calls. In the United States the name has held a mid-table position for more than a century, currently gliding around the 600 mark, proof of steady if understated popularity. Biblical readers see the bridge between Abraham and Jacob; science enthusiasts picture Sir Isaac Newton; sports followers may think of NBA talent Isaac Okoro—associations that balance faith, intellect, and athleticism. Within Latino communities, Issac rides comfortably alongside Isaac, offering an easy bilingual fit from Miami to Monterrey. The result is a name that feels both time-tested and freshly personal, anchored in ancient joy yet ready for contemporary stories.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as EYE-zik (/ˈaɪzək/)
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Notable People Named Issac
| Issac Luke is a former professional rugby league footballer from New Zealand. |
| Issac Ryan Brown is an American actor, rapper, and singer recognized for his Emmy-nominated role in Disney's "Raven's Home" and as Gus in "The Owl House." |
