Esau Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Esau Name at a Glance

Name	Esau
Meaning	Hairy. Famous bearer: the Old Testament Esau sold his birthright to his twin brother Jacob in Genesis.
Origin	Hebrew
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Esau Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Esau means “Hairy. Famous bearer: the Old Testament Esau sold his birthright to his twin brother Jacob in Genesis”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Esau Name Origin

Our database records Esau under Hebrew origin. Browse more Hebrew baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Esau a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Esau is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Esau

When considering Esau for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.