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Efraim

♂ Boy

Pronounced EF-ruh-im /ˈɛf.rə.ɪm/High

Meaning: doubly fruitfulHigh

In 30 seconds: Efraim is a variant of Ephraim, a Hebrew name meaning doubly fruitful. It is the name of one of the twelve tribes of Israel and a name of enduring biblical significance.
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Origin HighHebrew
Meaningdoubly fruitful
U.S. rank (2025)#2579 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births51 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,851

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202319202025

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

Efraim is a variant spelling of Ephraim, from the Hebrew meaning doubly fruitful. It was the name of Joseph's second son in Genesis, and one of the twelve tribes of Israel.

Efraim is the Spanish-language form of Ephraim, used in Latin American and Sephardic Jewish communities.

Did you know? Joseph named his second son Ephraim (Efraim) because God has made me fruitful in the land of my suffering (Genesis 41:52) — turning hardship into one of the most celebrated expressions of divine blessing.
Overall data confidence 90%
Behind the Name: Efraim — name etymology referenceUS Social Security Name Database — U.S. popularity data

Variations

EphraimEfremEfrain

Nicknames

EfiRami

Famous Bearers

  • ★Ephraim (biblical)
    Second son of Joseph in the Book of Genesis and progenitor of one of the twelve tribes of Israel.

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Frequently Asked

What does Efraim mean?

Efraim means doubly fruitful.

How do you pronounce Efraim?

Efraim is pronounced EF-ruh-im (/ˈɛf.rə.ɪm/), with 3 syllables.

Is Efraim a boy's name?

Yes, Efraim is used as a boy's name.

How popular is the name Efraim?

Hebrew meaning firmly established; Spanish form of Ephraim.

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