Izzy

♂ Boy

Pronounced IH-zee /ˈɪ.zi/High

Meaning: Pet form of names like Isaac ('laughter'), Israel ('strives with God'), or Isaiah ('Yahweh is salvation')Medium

In 30 seconds: A bright, friendly short form: Izzy pets a whole family of great names — Isaac ('laughter'), Israel, Isaiah. Cheerful, warm, and easygoing, used affectionately for boys and girls.

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Origin MediumHebrew

MeaningPet form of names like Isaac ('laughter'), Israel ('strives with God'), or Isaiah ('Yahweh is salvation')

U.S. rank (2025)#4182 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births25 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 374

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

Izzy is an affectionate pet form of biblical names beginning with Is- — Isaac (Hebrew Yitzhak, 'he laughs'), Israel ('he strives with God'), or Isaiah ('Yahweh is salvation'). Warm and friendly, it is used for both sexes; this page covers its boys' use.

It registers thinly as a standalone name. Laughter-or-striving at the root, cheerful, and warm.

Did you know? Izzy can stand in for any of several biblical greats — Isaac, who brought laughter; Israel, who wrestled with God; or Isaiah, the prophet of salvation — a nickname with deep roots.

Overall data confidence 75%

Behind the Name — Izzy — pet form background

Variations

IzzieIsaacIsrael

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

★Izzy Stradlin (1962-)
American musician best known as the rhythm guitarist and co-founder of Guns N'Roses
★Izzy Asper (1932-2003)
Canadian media mogul and founder of Global Television Network

If you like Izzy…

Isaac— a name it shortens, 'laughter'

Israel— another name behind it

Isaiah— a fellow Is- name it pets

Ezra— a companion short biblical name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Izzy mean?

Izzy is a pet form of Isaac ('laughter'), Israel ('strives with God'), or Isaiah ('Yahweh is salvation').

How do you pronounce Izzy?

It's said IH-zee /ˈɪ.zi/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Izzy a boy or girl name?

Izzy is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a boy's name.

How popular is Izzy?

Izzy is a rare standalone name in the U.S.