Esau is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #1992 in 2005 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 2005, approximately 1 in every 31,701 boys born was named Esau. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.