Esau vs Japheth

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Esau

Boy #3,082 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"hairy, rough"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish Christian Biblical

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Boy #3,265 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"beauty"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish Christian Hebrew Biblical

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Esau Rank #3,082

Japheth Rank #3,265

Esau is more popular, ranked #3082 vs #3265 for Japheth.

Is Esau or Japheth more popular?

Esau is more popular, ranked #3082 compared to Japheth at #3265 in the United States.

What do Esau and Japheth mean?

Esau means "hairy, rough" (Hebrew origin). Japheth means "beauty" (Hebrew origin).

Are Esau and Japheth boy or girl names?

Esau is primarily a boy name. Japheth is primarily a boy name.