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Yitzchak

♂ Boy

Pronounced yeets-HAKH /jəets.ˈhækh/Medium

Meaning: he will laugh / he will rejoiceMedium

In 30 seconds: Yitzchak is the Hebrew name behind the biblical Isaac, meaning 'he will laugh' or 'he will rejoice'.
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Origin MediumHebrew
Meaninghe will laugh / he will rejoice
U.S. rank (2024)#2516 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births54 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,399

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202219692024

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

History & Origin

From Hebrew, Yitzchak carries the joyful sense of 'he will laugh' or 'he will rejoice'. It is the original form of the patriarch known in English as Isaac, and the transliteration Yitzkhak reflects the same Hebrew name. Notable bearers include Israeli prime minister and Nobel Peace laureate Yitzhak Rabin and violinist Yitzhak Perlman.

The opening 'yi' and guttural ending give it a distinctly Hebrew sound that the English Isaac smooths away. Its variation Yitzkhak simply reflects a different way of writing the same Hebrew pronunciation in the Latin alphabet.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Yitzchak is 'he will laugh, he will rejoice', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
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Variations

Yitzkhak

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Yitzhak Rabin (1922-1995)
    Israeli PM and Nobel Peace laureate
  • ★Yitzhak Perlman (1945)
    acclaimed Israeli-American violinist

If you like Yitzchak…

Isaac— the familiar English form of Yitzchak, with the same 'he will laugh' meaning.
Yaakov— another Hebrew patriarch name in its original form, like Yitzchak.
Avraham— a Hebrew patriarch name paired with Yitzchak in the same biblical lineage.

Frequently Asked

What does the name Yitzchak mean?

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

How do you pronounce Yitzchak?

It's commonly said yeets-HAKH /jəets.ˈhækh/.

Is Yitzchak a boy or girl name?

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

How popular is Yitzchak?

In 2024, Yitzchak ranked #2516 in the U.S. for boys, with 54 births recorded.