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BoyHebrew origin2 syllables

Efrain

Literal root meaning: “fruitful”

About the name Efrain

Efrain is a boy name with Hebrew roots, literally “fruitful”. It is related to Ephraim, which is where the meaning comes from.

It has a unique feel. In 2025, Efrain ranked #1494 for boys in the US, with 118 babies given the name. Its peak year since 1940 was 1993. Since 2000, 100% of US babies named Efrain were boys.

Etymology

Shares its root with Ephraim, which comes from Hebrew, meaning literally “fruitful”.

Name meaning adapted from Wiktionary (“Efrain”, “Ephraim”) by Wiktionary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0.

US rank 2025
#1494
In 2015
#1060
Babies in 2025
118

Popularity of Efrain, 1940–2025

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Boys GirlsBabies per year in the US

Latest SSA data: 2025.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration national baby names (public domain; names given to at least 5 babies of one sex per year).

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Name meanings marked or linked “Wiktionary” are adapted from Wiktionary by Wiktionary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0; each name page links its source entry.