Japheth vs Esau

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Japheth

Boy #3,265 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"beauty"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish Christian Hebrew Biblical

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Boy #3,082 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"hairy, rough"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish Christian Biblical

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Japheth Rank #3,265

Esau Rank #3,082

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

Is Japheth or Esau more popular?

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

What do Japheth and Esau mean?

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

Are Japheth and Esau boy or girl names?

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