Esau
EE-saw
Popularity
#3055
Letters
4
Syllables
2
Origin
Hebrew
Total Births
2,939
Peak Year
#82 in 2007
First Recorded
1880
Style
Spiritual & Biblical, Strong & Bold
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Hebrew in origin, Esau means 'hairy'. He is a significant figure in the Old Testament, the elder twin brother of Jacob.
Numerology
The Creative
Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.
Famous Namesakes
Esau Switzer
Early American frontiersman and explorer.
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