Holding steady, #12,008 for boys today.
Popularity of Esaul since 1981
Babies named Esaul per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 24 |
| 1990s | 41 |
| 2000s | 61 |
| 2010s | 17 |
| 2020s | 5 |
Meaning & origin
The name Esaul has been recorded in the United States since 1981, but remains exceptionally rare. Its highest level of use came in 2001, when it achieved its peak rank. In 2023, it ranked 12,008th for boys, with an estimated 1 in 341,615 newborns receiving the name. The trajectory of its popularity has remained stable over recent decades. Esaul is a spelling variant of the biblical name Esau, which appears in the Hebrew Bible as the twin brother of Jacob. The name's etymology is tied to the Hebrew word for 'hairy,' reflecting the biblical description of Esau. Despite its biblical roots, Esaul has not seen widespread adoption in the United States and is seldom used in any region.
Esaul is a less common spelling variant of Esau, the elder son of Isaac and Rebecca in the Hebrew Bible. The name Esau is traditionally associated with the Hebrew word 'se'ir,' meaning 'hairy,' referring to the biblical description of Esau as a hairy man. The variant 'Esaul' likely arose through phonetic respelling in English-speaking contexts.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Es, Ezzy
Variants: Esau, Eseul
Sibling names for Esaul
Names that share Esaul's style, for a brother or sister.
