Esau, derived from the Hebrew name "Esav," is of Semitic origin and translates to "hairy" or "rough." In the Bible, Esau was the elder twin brother of Jacob, son of Isaac and Rebecca. He is often depicted as a skilled hunter and outdoorsman, who lived in tents and was skilled with weapons.
"The name Esau experienced a significant rise in popularity from the late 1970s onwards, with a notable spike beginning in 1979 (24 births) and peaking in 2000 (73 births). However, since then, its popularity has declined consistently, reaching an all-time low in recent years (e.g., 25 births in 2017, 33 births in 2023)."