Discover given name insights instantly.

Uncover the origin, popularity, and more for any first name.

Name Origin

Isaac is a masculine given name of Hebrew origin, meaning 'he will laugh' or 'God will laugh'. It comes from the biblical story of Abraham and Sarah, who were promised a son in their old age. When Isaac was born, Sarah laughed because she found it unbelievable that she could conceive at such an advanced age.

hebrewbiblicalreligiouslaughtermiraclepromisefaith

Famous People

Isaac Newton (1643-1727)

Physicist, Mathematician, Astronomer

  • Laws of Motion
  • Theory of Universal Gravitation
  • Calculus

Isaac Asimov (1920-1992)

Writer, Professor of Biochemistry

  • Science Fiction novels (Foundation series)
  • Popular science books

Isaac Hayes (1942-2008)

Singer, Songwriter, Musician, Actor

  • Theme from Shaft (Academy Award)
  • Soul music icon

Isaac Babel (1894-1940)

Writer, Journalist

  • Short stories set in Odessa and during the Russian Civil War

Similar Names