Gender: Male
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Hairy, He that Acts or Finishes, Hairy, rough
Pronunciation: EE-saw, /ˈiːsɔʊ/, IY S AO
Popularity Rank: #11,331
Derived from the Hebrew name עֵשָׂו ('Esav'), meaning 'hairy' or 'rough'. In the Bible, Esau was the older twin brother of Jacob, known for selling his birthright for a bowl of lentil stew.
The name Esau is of Hebrew origin and means Hairy, He that Acts or Finishes, Hairy, rough. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Esau is commonly found in Mexico, United States of America, Peru, and 43 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: EE-saw
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈiːsɔʊ/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: IY S AO
IY: Pronounce as in "see" (S IY)
S: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
AO: Pronounce as in "thought" (TH AO T)
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At NamesLook, the name Esau is recorded 4,327 times globally, ranking it as the 11,331th most common name worldwide.
Esau is most prevalent in Mexico, with 1,405 occurrences, making it the 1,074th most popular name in the country.
In Guatemala, the name Esau is found among 1 in every 618 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | #1,074 | 1 : 641 |
| United States of America | #3,053 | 1 : 1,873 |
| Peru | #1,893 | 1 : 2,398 |
| South Africa | #4,136 | 1 : 6,372 |
| Guatemala | #675 | 1 : 618 |
| Colombia | #3,651 | 1 : 3,782 |
| Spain | #5,643 | 1 : 6,673 |
| Nigeria | #11,009 | 1 : 23,667 |
| Chile | #6,802 | 1 : 12,376 |
| Bolivia | #4,084 | 1 : 7,608 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Esau from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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