Esau vs Ao

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Ao

Boy #14,516 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"blue, blue-green"

Origin: Japanese

Cultural Roots

Japanese Chinese Maori

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#14,516
Total SSA Count
7
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Esau Rank #3,082
Ao Rank #14,516

Esau is more popular, ranked #3082 vs #14516 for Ao.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Esau or Ao more popular?

Esau is more popular, ranked #3082 compared to Ao at #14516 in the United States.

What do Esau and Ao mean?

Esau means "hairy, rough" (Hebrew origin). Ao means "blue, blue-green" (Japanese origin).

Are Esau and Ao boy or girl names?

Esau is primarily a boy name. Ao is primarily a boy name.

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