Yaakov vs Issac

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Yaakov

Boy #980 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"may God protect (alternative interpretation)"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish Israeli Ashkenazi

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Boy #856 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"laughter"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Jewish Christian African-American

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Yaakov Rank #980

Issac Rank #856

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

Is Yaakov or Issac more popular?

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

What do Yaakov and Issac mean?

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

Are Yaakov and Issac boy or girl names?

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