Esau is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #1940 in 2004 with 63 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2007 with 82 births ranking #1785. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 57.5%. In 2004, approximately 1 in every 31,505 boys born was named Esau. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.