Esau vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Esau

Boy #3,082 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"hairy, rough"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

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Esau Rank #3,082

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #3082 for Esau.

Is Esau or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Esau at #3082 in the United States.

What do Esau and Richard mean?

Esau means "hairy, rough" (Hebrew origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Esau and Richard boy or girl names?

Esau is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.