Baby Names Boy Names Meaning of the Name Esau Updated February 16, 2026 by Jennifer M. Esau Gender: Male Origin: Hebrew Meaning: Hairy #Biblical ♥ Add to my Namelist What is the meaning of the name Esau? The name Esau is primarily a male name of Hebrew origin that means Hairy. People who like the name Esau also like: Jonah, Elijah, Isaac, Christopher, Abel, Ezekiel, Solomon, Lily, Esme, Phoebe, Violet, Ivy, Aria, Chloe Names like Esau: Egas, Esai, Eiji, Exa, Eiichi, Eko, Eka, Eisa, Eiko, Ece, Ekkeko, Eos, Eshe, Ezio, Echo, Ekewaka, Eissa Stats for the Name Esau Esau is currently not in the top 100 on the Baby Names Popularity Charts Esau is currently not ranked in U.S. births