Esau

Esau is a boy's name of Hebrew and Biblical origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 40 boys in the United States.

Esau at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Biblical & Christian
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references
Pronunciation
/ˈiːsɔː/

About the name Esau

Esau belongs to the Biblical & Christian tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Esau first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #926 in 1890, and in 2024 40 babies received the name — 2,939 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Esau in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#926 in 1890
Peak year
2007
Babies named Esau in 2024
40
Total since 1880
2,939

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Esau mean?

The meaning of Esau is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Hebrew and Biblical origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Esau a boy or girl name?

Esau is a boy name. In 2024, 40 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Esau?

Esau comes from the Biblical & Christian tradition.

How popular is the name Esau?

Esau first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #926 in 1890, and 40 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Esau?

Esau is pronounced /ˈiːsɔː/ (IPA).

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