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Esau vs Hiram

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

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Popularity Comparison

Esau Rank #3,082
Hiram Rank #1,768

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 vs #3082 for Esau.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Esau or Hiram more popular?

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 compared to Esau at #3082 in the United States.

What do Esau and Hiram mean?

Esau means "hairy, rough" (Hebrew origin). Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin).

Are Esau and Hiram boy or girl names?

Esau is primarily a boy name. Hiram is primarily a boy name.

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