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John vs Isaac

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

John

Boy #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Irish American Christian Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#21
Total SSA Count
8,047
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

John Rank #21
Isaac Rank #40

John is more popular, ranked #21 vs #40 for Isaac.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is John or Isaac more popular?

John is more popular, ranked #21 compared to Isaac at #40 in the United States.

What do John and Isaac mean?

John means "Yahweh is gracious" (Hebrew origin). Isaac means "He will laugh; laughter" (Hebrew origin).

Are John and Isaac boy or girl names?

John is primarily a boy name. Isaac is primarily a boy name.

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