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Ephram

♂ Boy

Pronounced EE-fram /ˈiː.fræm/Medium

Meaning: Ephram is a spelling variant of the biblical Ephraim, from the Hebrew Efrayim, 'fruitful' or 'doubly fruitful.' Ephraim in scripture is a son of Joseph and the ancestor of one of the tribes of Israel.Medium

In 30 seconds: A biblical name: Ephram, a form of Ephraim, means 'fruitful' (said 'EE-fram').
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Origin MediumHebrew
MeaningEphram is a spelling variant of the biblical Ephraim, from the Hebrew Efrayim, 'fruitful' or 'doubly fruitful.' Ephraim in scripture is a son of Joseph and the ancestor of one of the tribes of Israel.
U.S. rank (2024)#12819 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2006
Total births (all-time)≈ 453

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200618812024

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

Ephram is a spelling of the biblical Ephraim, from Hebrew Efrayim, 'fruitful.' Ephraim is a son of Joseph and ancestor of a tribe of Israel. The name carries long Hebrew and biblical heritage (said 'EE-fram').

In the U.S. it is uncommon. Uncommon, biblical, and warm.

Did you know? Ephram carries the Hebrew Efrayim — 'fruitful' — the name of Joseph's son and a tribe of Israel, here in a trimmed spelling noted with its roots (said 'EE-fram').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Ephram — Ephraim spelling; Hebrew 'fruitful'

Variations

EphraimEfraimEfrem

Nicknames

EphRam

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ephram mean?

Ephram is a form of the biblical Ephraim, from the Hebrew for 'fruitful.'

How do you pronounce Ephram?

It's said EE-fram /ˈiː.fræm/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Ephram a boy or girl name?

Ephram is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Ephram?

Ephram is an uncommon spelling in the U.S., with Ephraim more common.

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