Esau is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #1615 in 2000 with 73 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2007 with 82 births ranking #1785. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 82.5%. In 2000, approximately 1 in every 26,903 boys born was named Esau. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.