Esau

Boy name

Esau has been given to 2,976 babies in the U.S. since 1880. It peaked in 2007.

Meaning & origin /ˈiːsɔː/

From Ancient Greek Ἡσαῦ (Hēsaû), from Biblical Hebrew עֵשָׂו (ʿēśāw).

Origin: Hebrew

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

2,976

Peak year

2007 (82 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1880

10-year trend

▼ -5%

Gender split

All boys

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Esau — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Esaiboy

2,478 babies since 1987

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FAQ

How popular is the name Esau?

Esau has been given to 2,976 babies in the U.S. since 1880. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Esau peak?

Esau peaked in 2007, when 82 babies were given the name.

Is Esau a girl or boy name?

Esau is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Esau are boys).

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