Isaac

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Today, Isaac is one of the most common baby names (popularity 97/100).

It is less common today than at its historical peak.

The name Isaac originates from the Hebrew name יִצְחָק (Yitzchaq), derived from the verb צָחַק (tzachaq), meaning 'to laugh.' It is famously borne by the biblical patriarch Isaac, son of Abraham and Sarah, whose birth brought laughter to his elderly parents (Genesis 21:6). The name has been used in Jewish, Christian, and Islamic traditions, maintaining enduring popularity. It spread across Europe during the Middle Ages and remains a classic choice in many English-speaking and European countries.