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Efren

♂ Boy

Pronounced [ʔe.ˈfɾen] /ˈefen/Medium

Meaning: fruitful, fertileMedium

In 30 seconds: Efren is a Spanish form of the Hebrew name Ephraim, meaning 'fruitful' or 'fertile'.
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Origin MediumSpanish (from Hebrew)
Meaningfruitful, fertile
U.S. rank (2024)#2599 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births51 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2007
Total births (all-time)≈ 8,132

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200719152024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Efren is the Spanish version of Ephraim, a Hebrew name meaning 'fruitful' or 'fertile'. The Spanish spelling smooths the older Hebrew form into something common across Spanish-speaking communities and the Philippines. The Filipino pool legend Efren Reyes, a two-time world champion, is among its best-known bearers.

The trimmed two-syllable shape gives it an easy, warm sound while keeping the meaning of abundance intact. It travels well across Hispanic cultures.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Efren is 'fruitful' or 'fertile', through the biblical name Ephraim, and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 70%
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Famous Bearers

  • ★Efren Reyes (1954–present)
    Filipino professional pool player, two-time world champion.

If you like Efren…

Ephraim— The Hebrew original behind Efren, sharing the 'fruitful' meaning.
Efrain— Another Spanish form of the same Hebrew name, very close to Efren.
Wren— a similarly popular pick
Coen— a similarly popular pick
Valen— echoes that soft -en sound

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Efren mean?

Efren is a Spanish form of the Hebrew name Ephraim, meaning 'fruitful' or 'fertile'.

How do you pronounce Efren?

It's commonly said eh-FREN [ʔe.ˈfɾen].

Is Efren a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Efren is used as a boy name.

How popular is Efren?

In 2024, Efren ranked #2599 in the U.S. for boys, with 51 births recorded.