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Efrayim

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Pronounced ef-RAY-im /ɛfˈreɪ.ɪm/Medium

Meaning: Efrayim is the Hebrew form of the name rendered Ephraim in English, understood as 'fruitful' or 'doubly fruitful.' In the Hebrew Bible, Ephraim is the younger son of Joseph, and his descendants form one of the tribes of Israel. The name remains widely used in Jewish families, and we note the scriptural background respectfully.Medium

In 30 seconds: Hebrew for 'fruitful' — Ephraim, a son of Joseph and a tribe of Israel (said 'ef-RAY-im').
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MeaningEfrayim is the Hebrew form of the name rendered Ephraim in English, understood as 'fruitful' or 'doubly fruitful.' In the Hebrew Bible, Ephraim is the younger son of Joseph, and his descendants form one of the tribes of Israel. The name remains widely used in Jewish families, and we note the scriptural background respectfully.
U.S. rank (2023)#9141 ↗ Rising
2023 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 47

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202319882023

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

Efrayim is the Hebrew form of Ephraim, understood as 'fruitful.' In the Hebrew Bible he is Joseph's younger son, blessed ahead of his elder brother Manasseh, and his line becomes one of the tribes of Israel — later a byword for the northern kingdom itself. The name is still widely given in Jewish families, and we treat its background with respect (said 'ef-RAY-im').

It appears only rarely for boys in the U.S. under this spelling; Ephraim is the familiar form. Rare, Hebrew, and rooted.

Did you know? Efrayim is the Hebrew form of Ephraim, the younger son of Joseph, whose name is explained in Genesis as 'fruitful' — God has made me fruitful in the land of my affliction. His descendants became one of the tribes of Israel. We note this respectfully (said 'ef-RAY-im').
Overall data confidence 75%
References — Efrayim — Hebrew form of Ephraim; 'fruitful'; son of Joseph; tribe of Israel

Variations

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Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Efrayim mean?

Efrayim is the Hebrew form of Ephraim, understood as 'fruitful'; in the Hebrew Bible he is a son of Joseph and the father of an Israelite tribe.

How do you pronounce Efrayim?

It's said ef-RAY-im /ɛfˈreɪ.ɪm/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Efrayim a boy or girl name?

Efrayim is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Efrayim?

Efrayim is a rare spelling for boys in the U.S.; Ephraim is more familiar.

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