Esau is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #2062 in 2003 with 55 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2007 with 82 births ranking #1785. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 37.5%. In 2003, approximately 1 in every 35,914 boys born was named Esau. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.