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Esaul

♂ Boy

How to Pronounce Esaul

Pronounced eh-SAH-ool /ɛˈsɑː.ul/Medium

Meaning: A Spanish form tied to Esau, the Hebrew Esav, traditionally linked to 'hairy' — the elder son of Isaac and Rebecca in Genesis. A biblical heritage name, held with respect.Low

In 30 seconds: A biblical heritage name: Esaul is a Spanish form of Esau (said 'eh-SAH-ool'). Rooted and traditional.
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Origin LowSpanish, Hebrew
MeaningA Spanish form tied to Esau, the Hebrew Esav, traditionally linked to 'hairy' — the elder son of Isaac and Rebecca in Genesis. A biblical heritage name, held with respect.
U.S. rank (2019)#12728 ↘ Falling
2019 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2001
Total births (all-time)≈ 143
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Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200119812019

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Esaul reflects Esau (Hebrew Esav), a Genesis name, in a Spanish spelling. It reads as a biblical heritage pick — rare in the U.S. (said 'eh-SAH-ool').

It appears rarely in the U.S., mostly in Spanish-speaking families. Rare, biblical, and rooted.

Did you know? Esaul is a Spanish form of Esau — the Hebrew Esav, the elder son of Isaac in Genesis — carried with respect as a biblical heritage name (said 'eh-SAH-ool').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Esaul — Spanish form of Esau; Genesis name

Variations

EsauEsaúIsau

Nicknames

EsaSaul

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Esaul mean?

Esaul is a Spanish form of Esau (Hebrew Esav), the elder son of Isaac in Genesis.

How do you pronounce Esaul?

It's said eh-SAH-ool /ɛˈsɑː.ul/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Esaul a boy or girl name?

Esaul is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Esaul?

Esaul is an extremely rare, newly emerging name in the U.S.

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