Meaning unknown; possibly related to 'Ethiopian' or 'burnt-face'
The name's exact etymology is debated and largely lost to history. It is most famously associated with the ancient Greek storyteller credited with a collection of fables. Some scholars suggest it may be a Greek corruption of an Ethiopian name, reflecting the tradition that the storyteller was of African origin.
Fewer than 5 boys were named Aesop in 2025.
Ancient Greek fabulist and storyteller
American hip hop artist and producer
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
