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Asa vs Esau

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Asa

Boy #475 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"healer, physician"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew American Scandinavian Japanese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#475
Total SSA Count
645
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Esau

Boy #3,082 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"hairy, rough"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Christian Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,082
Total SSA Count
40
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Asa Rank #475
Esau Rank #3,082

Asa is more popular, ranked #475 vs #3082 for Esau.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Asa or Esau more popular?

Asa is more popular, ranked #475 compared to Esau at #3082 in the United States.

What do Asa and Esau mean?

Asa means "healer, physician" (Hebrew origin). Esau means "hairy, rough" (Hebrew origin).

Are Asa and Esau boy or girl names?

Asa is primarily a boy name. Esau is primarily a boy name.

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