Esau vs Gershon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Esau

Boy #3,082 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"hairy, rough"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish Christian Biblical

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Boy #3,264 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"a stranger there"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish Hebrew Israeli

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Esau Rank #3,082

Gershon Rank #3,264

Esau is more popular, ranked #3082 vs #3264 for Gershon.

Is Esau or Gershon more popular?

Esau is more popular, ranked #3082 compared to Gershon at #3264 in the United States.

What do Esau and Gershon mean?

Esau means "hairy, rough" (Hebrew origin). Gershon means "a stranger there" (Hebrew origin).

Are Esau and Gershon boy or girl names?

Esau is primarily a boy name. Gershon is primarily a boy name.