Efrain
Efrain: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Efrain
- A male given name from Spanish.
Etymology
Anglicized spelling of Spanish Efraín. Doublet of Ephraim.
How popular is Efrain?
Since 1880, 29 girls and 18,557 boys in the U.S. have been named Efrain (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #8480 in 1982. Its highest rank for boys was #469 in 1981. In 2025, 118 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Sibling name ideas for Efrain
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Efrain FAQ
What does the name Efrain mean?
A male given name from Spanish. Anglicized spelling of Spanish Efraín. Doublet of Ephraim.
What is the origin of the name Efrain?
Efrain is listed as a name of Spanish origin.
How popular is the name Efrain?
Since 1880, 29 girls and 18,557 boys in the U.S. have been named Efrain (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #8480 in 1982. Its highest rank for boys was #469 in 1981. In 2025, 118 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Efrain a boy or girl name?
Efrain is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 29 girls and 18,557 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.