Ephraim

Meaning of Ephraim

Ephraim means "fruitful" or "fertile." It suggests abundance and prosperity.

Ephraim has Hebrew roots — browse every Hebrew baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Ephraim

After ranking as high as #851 in 2017, Ephraim has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Ephraim

• Ephraim McDowell
  Pioneer American surgeon
• Ephraim Salaam
  Former NFL player
• Ephraim Kishon
  Israeli writer and satirist
• Ephraim Mirvis
  Chief Rabbi of Great Britain
• Ephraim Katzir
  Israeli biophysicist and President

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Questions about the name Ephraim

What does the name Ephraim mean?

Ephraim means ephraim means "fruitful" or "fertile." it suggests abundance and prosperity, and it comes from Hebrew origins.

Is Ephraim a boy's or a girl's name?

Ephraim is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Ephraim?

Ephraim did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Ephraim most popular?

Ephraim peaked at #851 in 2017.