Esau vs Israel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Esau

Boy #3,082 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"hairy, rough"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish Christian Biblical

✓ All Clear

Boy #279 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God prevails; God persists"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish Christian Hispanic/Latino American

✓ All Clear

Esau Rank #3,082

Israel Rank #279

Israel is more popular, ranked #279 vs #3082 for Esau.

Is Esau or Israel more popular?

Israel is more popular, ranked #279 compared to Esau at #3082 in the United States.

What do Esau and Israel mean?

Esau means "hairy, rough" (Hebrew origin). Israel means "God prevails; God persists" (Hebrew origin).

Are Esau and Israel boy or girl names?

Esau is primarily a boy name. Israel is primarily a boy name.