The baby name Efrim is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈɛfrɪm/ (EF-rim).
Efrim is Hebrew in Origin.
The baby name Efrim is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈɛfrɪm/ (EF-rim).
Efrim is Hebrew in Origin.
Efrim is a modern, phonetic respelling of the Old Testament name Ephraim, from Hebrew Efrayim. The Hebrew root p‑r‑h means “to be fruitful,” and in Genesis 41:52 Joseph explains his son’s name: “God has made me fruitful in the land of my affliction.” As a result, Efrim carries the sense of “fruitful” or “doubly fruitful,” reflecting prosperity after hardship.
Through Jewish tradition and the Christian Bible, Ephraim became established across languages; Saint Ephrem the Syrian (4th century) anchored the Efrem/Ephrem forms in Eastern Christianity. English usage saw a Puritan-era revival, while Efrim itself arose in the 20th century as a simplified spelling, occasionally found in North America (e.g., musician Efrim Menuck). Related variants include Ephraim, Efraim, Efraín/Efrain (Spanish), Efraim (Portuguese), Efrem (Italian/Russian), and Hebrew Efrayim. Short forms: Eph, Efi/Effy.
Efrim is a rare name. Our records hold just 38 recorded uses, spread over 12 countries.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IL | 0 | #281 | 2 | 6,291 | |
| KZ | Boys | 0 | #296 | 1 | 6,578 |
| SD | Boys | 0 | #461 | 6 | 10,523 |
| PS | Boys | 0 | #560 | 2 | 10,655 |
| IL | Boys | 0 | #621 | 5 | 10,983 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #739 | 1 | 17,960 |
| BR | Boys | 0 | #784 | 2 | 12,213 |
| PE | Boys | 0 | #926 | 1 | 14,506 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #981 | 1 | 15,656 |
| BR | Girls | 0 | #992 | 1 | 12,708 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,013 | 2 | 25,931 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,182 | 1 | 25,439 |
| TR | 0 | #1,249 | 6 | 19,440 | |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,272 | 1 | 25,619 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,686 | 6 | 28,008 |
Efrim is popular in 12 countries — most recent births per country:
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