| Meaning | hairy, rough |
| Origin | Hebrew |
| Gender | Boy |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 4 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Syllabification | E-sau |
About Esau
Esau carries profound historical weight and narrative depth that sets it apart from common biblical choices. The name resonates with stories of complexity, redemption, and human nature, offering layers of meaning for families who appreciate names with substance. Pronounced with two clear syllables, Esau has an ancient yet accessible quality that feels simultaneously familiar and distinctive. Parents drawn to this name often value spiritual or literary connections without wanting overtly religious associations. Esau works beautifully for families seeking alternatives to overused biblical names like Jacob or Noah. The name's relative rarity ensures individuality while maintaining cultural recognition and easy pronunciation. Children named Esau often find their name sparks interesting conversations and demonstrates their parents' thoughtful approach to naming. The name carries a rugged, earthy quality that suggests strength tempered with depth and understanding. Esau pairs well with both traditional and modern middle names, offering flexibility in honoring family naming traditions while making a distinctive choice.
Nicknames for Esau
| E |
| Saucy |
| Ez |
| Sau |
Famous People Named Esau
| Esau Khamati Oriedo | Kenyan politician |
| Esau Dieguez | Guatemalan cyclist |
| Esau Garner | American jazz pianist |
| Esau Hamadanyan | Armenian wrestler |
| Esau McCaulley | American theologian and author |
| Esau Sinnok | Inupiaq climate change activist |
| Esau Guevara | Honduran footballer |
| Esau Nguema | Equatoguinean footballer |
| Esau Simpson Jr. | Jamaican sprinter |
| Esau Vance | Australian rules footballer |
| Esau Andrade | Brazilian footballer |
| Esau Williams | Sierra Leonean footballer |
| Esau Jardon | Mexican boxer |
| Esau Shingirai | Zimbabwean long-distance runner |
| Esau W. Alemseged | Ethiopian paleoanthropologist |
| Esau Sora | Kenyan boxer |
| Esau Conkling | American politician |
| Esau Brooks | Guyanese cricketer |
| Esau Simpson | musician - Jamaican reggae musician |
Characters Named Esau
| Esau Cairn | Character in Stephen King's "The Dark Tower" series |
| Esau Galahad | Character in the "Legend of the Seeker" TV series |
| Esau Hake | Character in the "Redwall" book series by Brian Jacques |
| Esau Jones | Character in "The Journal of Esau Jones" by Arthur Conan Doyle |
| Esau Tegambir | Character in the "Memory, Sorrow, and Thorn" book series by Tad Williams |
| Esau Levy | Character in the "Sharpe" series by Bernard Cornwell |
| Esau Mack | Character in the TV show "Friday Night Lights" |
| Esau Wendell | Character in the "Wheel of Time" series by Robert Jordan |
| Esau Burr | Character in the movie "The Gang's All Here" - 1943 |
| Esau Sibley | Character in the novel "Where the Red Fern Grows" by Wilson Rawls |
| Esau Mwamwaya | Character in the TV show "The Unit" |
| Esau Swindle | Character in the movie "Swindle" - 2002 |
| Esau Shaw | Character in the novel "The Cowgirl Aunt of Harriet Bean" by Alexander McCall Smith |
| Esau Ashen | Character in the book "Sticks" by Joan Bauer |
| Esau Toomey | Character in the TV show "Deadwood" |
| Esau Thorne | Character in the book "The Patron Saint of Butterflies" by Cecilia Galante |
| Esau Acosta | Character in the movie "Luminarias" - 2000 |
| Esau Tillerman | Character in the novel "Dicey's Song" by Cynthia Voigt |
| Esau Carpenter | Character in the TV show "The Americans" |
| Esau Carmichael | Character in the novel "The Sweet Flypaper of Life" by Roy DeCarava and Langston Hughes |