Yitzchok
Yitzchok is a boy name of Hebrew origin meaning “He will laugh”, pronounced YITS-khok. It ranked #911 in the United States in 2025, given to 261 babies, and peaked at #911 in 2025. Common nicknames: Itzy, Yitzi, Ike.
How popular is Yitzchok in the United States?
Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA). Based on all Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
What does Yitzchok mean, and where does it come from?
Yitzchok is the Ashkenazi form of Isaac — Yitzhak, "he will laugh," after Sarah, who laughed when told she would bear a son at ninety, and laughed again when she did. The ch is the guttural of loch. It is among the most common names in Hasidic communities, often in the compound Yosef Yitzchok after the sixth Lubavitcher Rebbe. American records hold it from 1952; it entered the top thousand in 2024 and reached its highest position in 2025.
How is Yitzchok used around the world?
Yitzchok is used in 0 languages worldwide, with 1+ international variants.
TypeMale given name
Linguistic data: Wikidata (CC0). Variants and language usage may vary by region.
What are the nicknames for Yitzchok?
Famous People Named Yitzchok
- Yosef Yitzchok Schneersohn — sixth Rebbe of Chabad-Lubavitch
- Yitzhak Rabin — Prime Minister of Israel and Nobel Peace Prize laureate, in the Israeli spelling
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the name Yitzchok mean?
Yitzchok is a boy name of Hebrew origin meaning "He will laugh." Yitzchok is the Ashkenazi form of Isaac — Yitzhak, "he will laugh," after Sarah, who laughed when told she would bear a son at ninety, and laughed again when she did. The ch is the guttural of loch.
How do you pronounce Yitzchok?
Yitzchok is pronounced YITS-khok. Common variations include Isaac, Yitzhak, Itzik.
Is Yitzchok a boy name?
Yes, Yitzchok is traditionally a boy name. Popular nicknames include Itzy, Yitzi, Ike.