Avrum vs Esau

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Avrum

Boy #3,179 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"father of many nations, father of a multitude"

Origin: Hebrew Avraham

Cultural Roots

Jewish Ashkenazi Jewish Orthodox Jewish Yiddish-speaking

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,179
Total SSA Count
38
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Avi, Avrumi, Abie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Avrum Rank #3,179
Esau Rank #3,082

Esau is more popular, ranked #3082 vs #3179 for Avrum.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Avrum ___

  • Avrum Yitzchok
  • Avrum Moshe
  • Avrum Mordechai
  • Avrum Menachem
  • Avrum Shmuel
  • Avrum Dovid

Esau ___

  • Esau James
  • Esau John
  • Esau David
  • Esau Michael
  • Esau Thomas
  • Esau Samuel

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Avrum

Yosef Yaakov Leah Rivka Shmuel

If you choose Esau

Jacob Isaac Ruth Miriam Caleb

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Avrum or Esau more popular?

Esau is more popular, ranked #3082 compared to Avrum at #3179 in the United States.

What do Avrum and Esau mean?

Avrum means "father of many nations, father of a multitude" (Hebrew Avraham origin). Esau means "hairy, rough" (Hebrew origin).

Are Avrum and Esau boy or girl names?

Avrum is primarily a boy name. Esau is primarily a boy name.

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