What origin is the name Esau?

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

Is Esau a popular name?

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

Yes. Esau 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.

What are good sister names for Esau?

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

Esau

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Esau

Esau

Boy

hebrew

2 syllables

Esau is a hebrew boy's name meaning "He that acts or finishes; hairy. famous bearer: the old testament esau sold his birthright to his twin brother jacob in genesis".

Parents who choose Esau pick a boy name from the hebrew tradition, meaning "He that acts or finishes; hairy. famous bearer: the old testament esau sold his birthright to his twin brother jacob in genesis". At just 4 letters, it is short and easy to say. It has 2 syllables.

Origin: hebrew
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

He that acts or finishes; hairy. famous bearer: the old testament esau sold his birthright to his twin brother jacob in genesis

Popularity

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

Quick answers about Esau

Very rare in US records

What does Esau mean?

Esau is a boy name of hebrew origin meaning "He that acts or finishes; hairy. famous bearer: the old testament esau sold his birthright to his twin brother jacob in genesis".

Is Esau a rare name?

Yes. Esau does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.

Sister names that go with Esau

Isabella Abigail Elizabeth Hannah Sarah Leah

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Names with a similar meaning to Esau

Esau means "He that acts or finishes; hairy. famous bearer: the old testament esau sold his birthright to his twin brother jacob in genesis" — these names share that spirit.