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Ephraim: Meaning & Origin

Ephraim is a boy name of Hebrew origin meaning “Fruitful; Ephraim appears in the New Testament as a region mentioned in the Gospels.”. It's a distinctive name with moderate popularity. With 3 syllables, it's elegant and melodic.

Pronunciation

EF-ray-əm

Phonetic spelling

Popularity

69/100 Score

This name ranks in the top 31% of popular names.

Nicknames

Effie

Popularity Trend

Popularity Trend

36%
64
2010
41
Current
#31
Rank

* Popularity data based on national birth records and trends

Middle Name Ideas

  • Ephraim Isaac
  • Ephraim Noah
  • Ephraim Jacob

Famous Namesakes

  • Ephraim in the Bible