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Efrain
♂ Boy
Pronounced eh-FRAYN /ɛˈfreɪn/Low
Meaning: Doubly fruitful, very fruitfulLow
In 30 seconds: Efrain is the Spanish form of Ephraim meaning doubly fruitful. In the Old Testament, Ephraim was the younger son of Joseph, blessed by Jacob to become a great nation.
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MeaningDoubly fruitful, very fruitful
U.S. rank (2025)#1494 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births118 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1993
Total births (all-time)≈ 18,557
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Efrain is the Spanish form of Ephraim from Hebrew Efrayim meaning doubly fruitful.
Efrain is widely used in Spanish-speaking countries and Hispanic communities.
Did you know? Jacob crossed his hands when blessing Joseph's sons — placing his right hand on the younger Ephraim rather than the firstborn Manasseh. Efrain carries the biblical tradition of the younger being chosen and of double fruitfulness.
Overall data confidence 90%
Variations
EphraimEfrenEfraim
Nicknames
EfEfra
Famous Bearers
- ★Ephraim (biblical)Younger son of Joseph blessed by Jacob; ancestor of one of the tribes of Israel
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Frequently Asked
What does Efrain mean?
Doubly fruitful, very fruitful
How do you pronounce Efrain?
Efrain is pronounced eh-FRAYN.
What is the origin of Efrain?
Efrain comes from Hebrew, Spanish.
What names are similar to Efrain?
Similar names include enrique, ernesto, ezequiel.