What origin is the name Issachar?

Issachar comes from hebrew naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Issachar a popular name?

Issachar is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Issachar?

Names from the same hebrew tradition pair naturally with Issachar — for example Isabella, Abigail, Elizabeth. You can browse more on our hebrew names page.

Issachar

Q: Is Issachar a rare name?

Yes. Issachar does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Issachar

Issachar

Boy

hebrew

3 syllables

Issachar is a hebrew boy's name meaning "A Hebrew name meaning 'reward' or 'recompense'. In the Bible, Issachar was one of the sons of Jacob.".

Parents who choose Issachar pick a boy name from the hebrew tradition, meaning "A Hebrew name meaning 'reward' or 'recompense'. In the Bible, Issachar was one of the sons of Jacob.". At 8 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 3 syllables.

Origin: hebrew
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 3

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

A Hebrew name meaning 'reward' or 'recompense'. In the Bible, Issachar was one of the sons of Jacob.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Issachar

Very rare in US records

What does Issachar mean?

Issachar is a boy name of hebrew origin meaning "A Hebrew name meaning 'reward' or 'recompense'. In the Bible, Issachar was one of the sons of Jacob.".