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Esau vs Ike

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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Ike

Boy #2,970 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"short form of Isaac"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Hebrew

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,970
Total SSA Count
42
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Esau Rank #3,082
Ike Rank #2,970

Ike is more popular, ranked #2970 vs #3082 for Esau.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Esau or Ike more popular?

Ike is more popular, ranked #2970 compared to Esau at #3082 in the United States.

What do Esau and Ike mean?

Esau means "hairy, rough" (Hebrew origin). Ike means "short form of Isaac" (Hebrew origin).

Are Esau and Ike boy or girl names?

Esau is primarily a boy name. Ike is primarily a boy name.

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