Harold vs Issac

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Issac

Boy #856 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"laughter"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Jewish Christian African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#856
Total SSA Count
283
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Harold Rank #991
Issac Rank #856

Issac is more popular, ranked #856 vs #991 for Harold.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Harold or Issac more popular?

Issac is more popular, ranked #856 compared to Harold at #991 in the United States.

What do Harold and Issac mean?

Harold means "army ruler, power of the army" (Old English origin). Issac means "laughter" (Hebrew origin).

Are Harold and Issac boy or girl names?

Harold is primarily a boy name. Issac is primarily a boy name.

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