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Efrem

♂ Boy

Pronounced EF-rem /ˈɛf.rɛm/High

Meaning: A form of Ephraim — from Hebrew, 'fruitful; doubly fruitful; productive' (a son of Joseph)Low

In 30 seconds: Fruitful; doubly fruitful: Efrem is a form of Ephraim. Crisp, classic, and warm.

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Origin LowHebrew

MeaningA form of Ephraim — from Hebrew, 'fruitful; doubly fruitful; productive' (a son of Joseph)

U.S. rank (2025)#11037 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1959

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,584

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Efrem is a form of Ephraim — from Hebrew, 'fruitful; doubly fruitful; productive' (a son of Joseph and a tribe of Israel). A crisp, classic name (made known by actor Efrem Zimbalist Jr.; said 'EF-rem').

In the U.S. it appears as a form of Ephraim. Rare, fruitful at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Ephraim means 'fruitful; doubly fruitful; productive' in Hebrew (a son of Joseph) — Efrem is a form, crisp and classic (said 'EF-rem').

Overall data confidence 46%

References — Ephraim — Hebrew etymology

Variations

EphraimEfraimEfren

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Efrem mean?

Efrem is a form of Ephraim — Hebrew 'fruitful; doubly fruitful; productive'.

How do you pronounce Efrem?

It's said EF-rem /ˈɛf.rɛm/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Efrem a boy or girl name?

Efrem is a boy's name.

How popular is Efrem?

Efrem is a rare name in the U.S.