Isaac

Isaac is a boy's name of Hebrew origin that effortlessly bridges the gap between nerdy and rugged. Derived from the Hebrew name Yitsḥaq, Isaac's joyful meanings---"laughter," "he will laugh" and "he will rejoice"---put a smile on any face.

As a prominent Old Testament name, Isaac is beloved among followers of the Jewish and Christian faiths, especially for the story of Abraham and Sarah. The couple struggled to conceive, so when their son, Isaac, finally came into the world, Sarah said, "God has made laughter for me; everyone who hears will laugh with me." (Genesis 21:6). This sweet and faithful expression of joy and gratitude carries on in Isaac's usage over the millennia.

Isaac is a well-established moniker in the US that has consistently ranked within the Top 100 boy names over the last two decades. We agree with The Bump community member AllieBelle1 when they say, "It's classic and not too common, and I think it would fit a young boy and a man equally well."

Fun Facts About the Name Isaac

• How Sir Isaac Newton got his name: Sir Isaac Newton's mother chose Isaac for who would become one of the world's most famous scientists in honor of his recently deceased father, Isaac Newton Sr. In 17th-century Puritan England, Old Testament names like Isaac, Abraham, and Jacob were favored by Puritans and Nonconformists over traditional saint names.
• Isaac is a video game icon: The super famous Dead Space franchise that features the engineer protagonist Isaac Clarke---and the The Binding of Isaac video game---have solidified the name in pop culture as well as biblical history.
• "Joy to the world!": Isaac is borne by the "Godfather of English Hymnody," Isaac Watts (1674 - 1748), who wrote up to 750 hymns—including "Joy to the World."