Issac vs Yaakov

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Issac

Boy #856 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"laughter"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Jewish Christian African-American

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Boy #980 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"may God protect (alternative interpretation)"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish Israeli Ashkenazi

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Issac Rank #856

Yaakov Rank #980

Issac is more popular, ranked #856 vs #980 for Yaakov.

Is Issac or Yaakov more popular?

Issac is more popular, ranked #856 compared to Yaakov at #980 in the United States.

What do Issac and Yaakov mean?

Issac means "laughter" (Hebrew origin). Yaakov means "may God protect (alternative interpretation)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Issac and Yaakov boy or girl names?

Issac is primarily a boy name. Yaakov is primarily a boy name.