Find out how popular the first name Isack has been for the last 26 years (from 1997 to 2022) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Isack by gender

Based on the last 26 years of data, Isack is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2022, there were 6 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Isack.

The history of the first name Isack

The name Isack is a variant spelling of the Hebrew name Isaac, derived from the biblical patriarch Isaac, son of Abraham and Sarah. The name has its origins in the Hebrew name Yitzchaq, meaning "he will laugh" or "he laughs." This refers to the story in the Book of Genesis where Sarah laughed in disbelief upon being told she would bear a child in her old age.

The name Isaac first appears in the Old Testament of the Bible, and is one of the most significant figures in the Hebrew scriptures and the Abrahamic religions of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. In the book of Genesis, Isaac is described as the long-awaited son of Abraham, who was almost sacrificed by his father before an angel intervened.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Isack is found in the Geneva Bible, an influential English translation of the Bible published in 1560. The name is also found in various medieval records and documents from across Europe, including the Domesday Book, a census commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086.

Among the notable historical figures who bore the name Isack are Isack Comnenus, a Byzantine prince and grandson of Emperor Alexios I Komnenos, who lived in the 12th century. Another was Isack de Benevent, a prominent Jewish physician and scholar from the 11th century who lived in Byzantium.

In the realm of literature, Isack Walton, an English writer and biographer, is best known for his book "The Compleat Angler," published in 1653. The book is considered a classic work on the art of fishing and is still widely read today.

In the world of science, Isack Newton, an English mathematician, physicist, astronomer, and natural philosopher, is undoubtedly one of the most famous bearers of the name. His groundbreaking work in the fields of calculus, optics, and the laws of motion and universal gravitation laid the foundations for modern physics and mathematics. He was born in 1642 and died in 1727.

Another notable Isack was Isack Massa, a Dutch explorer and traveler who lived in the early 17th century. He is remembered for his detailed accounts of his travels in the Middle East and North Africa, which provided valuable information about the regions during that time.

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