Esau vs Uri

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Esau

Boy #3,082 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"hairy, rough"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Christian Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,082
Total SSA Count
40
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Esau Rank #3,082
Uri Rank #3,066

Uri is more popular, ranked #3066 vs #3082 for Esau.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Esau ___

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

Uri ___

  • Uri Elan
  • Uri Ben
  • Uri Or
  • Uri Ilan
  • Uri Amir
  • Uri Gal

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Esau

Jacob Isaac Ruth Miriam Caleb

If you choose Uri

Ari Noa Tal Ori Maya

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Esau or Uri more popular?

Uri is more popular, ranked #3066 compared to Esau at #3082 in the United States.

What do Esau and Uri mean?

Esau means "hairy, rough" (Hebrew origin). Uri means "fire, light of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Esau and Uri boy or girl names?

Esau is primarily a boy name. Uri is primarily a boy name.

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