Ephraim Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Ephraim Name at a Glance

Name	Ephraim
Meaning	Fruitful. Famous bearer: one of the Biblical Old Testament Joseph's sons.
Origin	Hebrew
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Ephraim Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Ephraim means “Fruitful. Famous bearer: one of the Biblical Old Testament Joseph's sons”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Ephraim Name Origin

Our database records Ephraim under Hebrew origin. Browse more Hebrew baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Ephraim a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Ephraim is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Ephraim

When considering Ephraim for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.