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Isaac

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Popularity

#14107

falling

Letters

5

Syllables

2

Origin

Hebrew

Total Births

326,231

Peak Year

#10,287 in 2007

First Recorded

1880

Style

Spiritual & Biblical, Classic & Timeless

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

Isaac means 'he will laugh' or 'one who laughs' in Hebrew, derived from the Hebrew verb 'tzachaq'.

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Numerology

7

The Seeker

Wise, introspective, and spiritual. These names carry depth and a quiet inner power.

Famous Namesakes

  • Isaac Newton

    Influential physicist and mathematician.

  • Isaac Asimov

    Prolific science fiction author.

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Personality Traits

intelligentthoughtfulfriendlyhumorous

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