Esau \e-sau\ as a boy's name is pronounced EE-sah. It is of Hebrew origin, and the meaning of Esau is "hairy". Biblical: Esau, the older twin brother of Jacob, was a skilled and adventurous hunter.

For more information, see also the related name Edom.

Baby names that sound like Esau are Asa and Isa. Other similar baby names are Ehsan, Eliu, Ean, Esias, Esme, Esmay, Euan, Eva, Ezar, Esra and Eian.