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Esau

male

Meaning

"Hairy"

A biblical name from Genesis, associated with a patriarchal figure and a literal descriptor preserved in later traditions.

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Popularity History of Esau

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#3055Ranked in 2024

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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#3055

Esau was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
+437

better than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

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Baby Name Lists That Include Esau

Browse every Namylab list page that currently includes Esau, from meaning and origin collections to letter, syllable, and themed baby name lists.

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Quick Facts

OriginHebrew
Syllables2
Length4 letters

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