Izak

♂ Boy

Pronounced EYE-zək /ˈaɪ.zək/High

Meaning: Spelling of Isaac/Izak — Hebrew Yitzhak, 'he will laugh, laughter'Medium

In 30 seconds: Joyful and classic: Izak spells Isaac — 'he will laugh' — with a crisp z. Warm, biblical, and bright.

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Origin MediumHebrew

MeaningSpelling of Isaac/Izak — Hebrew Yitzhak, 'he will laugh, laughter'

U.S. rank (2025)#4449 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births23 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2008

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,841

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Izak is a spelling of Isaac — from Hebrew Yitzhak, 'he will laugh, laughter' (the son of Abraham and Sarah). A warm, biblical classic; the z-spelling is standard in Slavic, Dutch, and Afrikaans use.

It registers thinly beside Isaac. Rare, he-will-laugh at the root, and joyful.

Did you know? Isaac means 'he will laugh' in Hebrew (Sarah laughed for joy at his birth) — Izak is a sleek z-spelling, common in Slavic and Afrikaans use.

Overall data confidence 78%

Behind the Name — Isaac — root etymology

Variations

IsaacIzaakIzac

Nicknames

IzZak

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If you like Izak…

Isaac— the standard spelling

Izaak— a fellow z-spelling

Isaak— the Greek/Slavic form

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Yitzchak— lands in the same popularity range

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Izak mean?

Izak spells Isaac — Hebrew 'he will laugh, laughter'.

How do you pronounce Izak?

It's said EYE-zək /ˈaɪ.zək/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Izak a boy or girl name?

Izak is a boy's name.

How popular is Izak?

Izak is a rare spelling in the U.S.; Isaac is more common.