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The baby name Efren is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced {'Spanish': '/eˈfɾen/ (eh-FREN)', 'English': '/ˈɛfrən/ (EF-ren)'}.

Efren is Spanish in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Spanish
Pronunciation: {'Spanish': '/eˈfɾen/ (eh-FREN)', 'English': '/ˈɛfrən/ (EF-ren)'}

What is the meaning of the name Efren ?

The baby name Efren is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced {'Spanish': '/eˈfɾen/ (eh-FREN)', 'English': '/ˈɛfrən/ (EF-ren)'}.

Efren is Spanish in Origin.

Efren is a Hispanic and Filipino form of the biblical name Ephraim, ultimately from the Hebrew Efrayim, interpreted as "fruitful" or "doubly fruitful." It entered Christian naming through the Old Testament patriarch Ephraim, younger son of Joseph and eponym of one of Israel’s tribes, and continued in use across the Latin world via liturgical readings and saints’ calendars.

Common in Mexico, the Philippines, and Latino communities in the United States, Efren peaked in mid-20th-century records and remains a familiar, modestly used choice. Variants and cognates include Efraín and Efrén (Spanish), Ephraim (English), Efraim (Portuguese and Scandinavian), Efrem/Ephrem (Italian and ecclesiastical), and Yefrem (Russian). The simplified spelling without accent marks, Efren, reflects Spanish-to-English transfer and Philippine orthography. Notable bearers include world-champion pool player Efren "Bata" Reyes and actor Efren Ramirez, which have reinforced the name’s modern visibility.

Efren has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Efren

Efren Reyes Actor · Born 1954 · Philippines Efren Reyes is best known as a legendary Filipino professional pool player. Born on August 26, 1954, he has won more than 100 international titles and made history as the first player to win world championships in two different pool disciplines. Efren Ramirez Actor · Born 1973 · United States Efren Ramirez is an American actor best known for playing Pedro Sánchez in Napoleon Dynamite. Born on October 2, 1973, he became widely recognized for that standout role in the 2004 indie hit.

Efren – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
MO 0 #50 3 2,706
JP 0 #77 1 4,057
QA 0 #100 7 7,011
ID Girls 0 #102 1 3,319
PH 0 #102 9 5,607
EC 0 #104 12 2,502
OM 0 #117 5 6,215
KW 0 #120 2 5,216
BN Boys 0 #124 10 6,332
PA 0 #137 2 3,797
JO 0 #140 1 2,158
PR Boys 0 #159 16 2,508
MX Boys 0 #160 4,945 16,355
CR 0 #161 5 5,526
EC Boys 0 #173 69 3,322
PH Boys 0 #174 243 11,440
AE 0 #180 8 10,220
AR 0 #193 1 2,915
MO Boys 0 #203 21 5,842
DK 0 #206 1 5,198
CO Boys 0 #212 2,719 15,656
AO Boys 0 #249 1 5,568
TW Boys 0 #255 2 7,111
SA 0 #257 39 10,560
EC Girls 0 #258 1 3,650
GR Boys 0 #272 2 6,912
SG 0 #280 3 11,010
JP Boys 0 #300 4 7,909
GT 0 #301 14 5,948
MX 0 #318 96 8,339
CN Boys 0 #327 5 9,639
PE 0 #328 2 6,350
DK Boys 0 #332 1 7,401
CR Boys 0 #343 153 10,188
QA Girls 0 #343 1 15,378
MY 0 #354 1 12,352
BO 0 #368 14 6,868
PT Boys 0 #381 1 7,951
JO Boys 0 #386 4 7,057
GT Boys 0 #389 86 7,625
UY Boys 0 #411 3 5,922
CO 0 #414 67 7,768
Spain 0 #424 29 2,326
PH Girls 0 #426 4 13,098
PA Boys 0 #429 53 9,305
CL 0 #432 3 6,867
AR Boys 0 #456 12 7,628
BH 0 #508 46 17,937
HK Boys 0 #512 16 12,905
BO Boys 0 #513 80 9,244
Spain Boys 0 #518 498 5,610
PA Girls 0 #518 1 9,861
IQ Girls 0 #525 1 11,303
GT Girls 0 #541 1 7,500
LY 0 #552 8 12,703
PS Boys 0 #554 8 10,655
KW Girls 0 #560 2 19,177
AE Girls 0 #594 4 20,968
CL Boys 0 #603 63 13,390
IL Boys 0 #619 7 10,983
QA Boys 0 #630 78 18,093
BO Girls 0 #650 2 9,488
SG Boys 0 #658 40 17,960
LB 0 #688 3 13,263
IQ Boys 0 #696 2 13,071
PE Boys 0 #699 181 14,506
KW Boys 0 #700 70 18,755
IT 0 #702 13 4,183
SY 0 #766 2 11,684
BR Boys 0 #778 8 12,213
United States Boys 2024 #842 51 7,044
OM Boys 0 #847 35 17,948
SA Boys 0 #905 862 28,008
CL Girls 0 #914 2 14,098
EG Boys 0 #920 6 15,035
NL Boys 0 #939 13 5,873
AE Boys 0 #981 112 22,615
NG Boys 0 #1,001 1 16,906
SA Girls 0 #1,006 9 25,931
PE Girls 0 #1,009 2 14,861
IN Boys 0 #1,039 1 16,750
CO Girls 0 #1,063 16 16,140
MY Girls 0 #1,072 1 24,821
MY Boys 0 #1,084 28 25,439
MX Girls 0 #1,150 34 17,781
MA 0 #1,197 3 20,986
DZ 0 #1,232 3 20,130
IT Boys 0 #1,247 225 10,046
TR 0 #1,250 5 19,440

Efren is popular in 50 countries — most recent births per country:

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People also ask about Efren

Efren is predominantly a boy's name.
Efren is a 2 syllable name, pronounced {'Spanish': '/eˈfɾen/ (eh-FREN)', 'English': '/ˈɛfrən/ (EF-ren)'}.
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Efrén, Efraín, Efraim, Ephraim and Efren (without accent).
Somewhat — Efren ranked #842 in United States in 2024, placing it just outside the most common names.
Efren's popularity is declining significantly. It moved from #793 in 2014 to #842 in 2024 in United States.
Yes — 2 notable people named Efren are in our database, including Efren Reyes (Actor), Efren Ramirez (Actor).