John vs Yitzchok

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

Yitzchok

Boy #961 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"he will laugh, laughter"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Ashkenazi Jewish Yiddish Orthodox Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#961
Total SSA Count
236
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

John Rank #21
Yitzchok Rank #961

John is more popular, ranked #21 vs #961 for Yitzchok.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is John or Yitzchok more popular?

John is more popular, ranked #21 compared to Yitzchok at #961 in the United States.

What do John and Yitzchok mean?

John means "Yahweh is gracious" (Hebrew origin). Yitzchok means "he will laugh, laughter" (Hebrew origin).

Are John and Yitzchok boy or girl names?

John is primarily a boy name. Yitzchok is primarily a boy name.

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