Izek

♂ Boy

Pronounced EYE-zek /ˈaɪ.zɛk/Medium

Meaning: A short form/spelling in the Isaac/Izak family, from the Hebrew Yitzchak, 'he will laugh' (from tzachak, 'to laugh'); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: He will laugh: Izek is a form of Isaac. Crisp and warm (said 'EYE-zek'). Routes layered.

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Origin LowHebrew

MeaningA short form/spelling in the Isaac/Izak family, from the Hebrew Yitzchak, 'he will laugh' (from tzachak, 'to laugh'); routes layered

U.S. rank (2024)#10267 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2013

Total births (all-time)≈ 447

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

Izek is a short form/spelling in the Isaac/Izak family, from the Hebrew Yitzchak, 'he will laugh' (from tzachak, 'to laugh') (routes layered). A crisp name (said 'EYE-zek').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely, as an Isaac variant. Rare, he-will-laugh at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Izek is a short form/spelling in the Isaac/Izak family, 'he will laugh' in Hebrew (from tzachak, 'to laugh') — a crisp choice (routes layered; said 'EYE-zek').

Overall data confidence 42%

References — Izek — Hebrew; form of Isaac; routes layered

Variations

IzakIsaac

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Izek mean?

Izek is a form of Isaac, 'he will laugh' in Hebrew (from tzachak). The routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Izek?

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

Is Izek a boy or girl name?

Izek is a boy's name.

How popular is Izek?

Izek is a very rare name in the U.S.