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Izaak

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Pronounced ee-ZAK /i.ˈzaːk/Medium

Meaning: he will laugh / he will rejoiceMedium

In 30 seconds: Izaak is the Polish form of Isaac, meaning 'he will laugh' or 'he will rejoice.'
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Origin MediumPolish
Meaninghe will laugh / he will rejoice
U.S. rank (2025)#3016 β†˜ Falling
2025 U.S. births41 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2011
Total births (all-time)β‰ˆ 2,887

Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data

peak 201119722025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Izaak is the Polish spelling of Isaac, a name reaching back to the Hebrew sense 'he will laugh' or 'he will rejoice.' The story tied to it involves laughter at the news of a long-awaited son. Across languages the same name appears as Isaac, Isaak, Ishaq, and the Hebrew Yishak.

The 'z' and double 'a' give Izaak a distinctly Central European look while keeping the familiar Isaac sound. Its many forms span Hebrew, Arabic, and European traditions, all sharing the same joyful meaning.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Izaak is 'he will laugh, he will rejoice', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name - Izaak β€” etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration β€” 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

YishakIshaqSahakIsaacIsaak

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

  • β˜…Izaak Walton (1593-1683)
    English writer best known for The Compleat Angler

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Isaacβ€” The standard English form of the same name Izaak spells, meaning 'he will laugh.'
Isaakβ€” A close variant of the same name, listed among Izaak's own forms.
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Izaak mean?

Izaak is usually explained as meaning 'he will laugh, he will rejoice' and is most often linked with Polish tradition.

How do you pronounce Izaak?

It's commonly said ee-ZAK /i.ˈzaːk/.

Is Izaak a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Izaak is used as a boy name.

How popular is Izaak?

In 2024, Izaak ranked #2506 in the U.S. for boys, with 54 births recorded.

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