Efren

Efren: name meaning, origin and popularity

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɛfɹɛn/ · /ɛfˈɹɛn/

Meaning and origin of Efren

  • A male given name from Spanish.

Etymology

Anglicized spelling of Spanish Efrén.

How popular is Efren?

65U.S. babies in 2025
#769peak rank (1990)
8,198babies since 1880

Since 1880, 8,198 boys in the U.S. have been named Efren. Its highest rank for boys was #769 in 1990. In 2025, 65 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

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U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Efren FAQ

What does the name Efren mean?

A male given name from Spanish. Anglicized spelling of Spanish Efrén.

What is the origin of the name Efren?

Efren is listed as a name of Spanish origin.

How popular is the name Efren?

Since 1880, 8,198 boys in the U.S. have been named Efren. Its highest rank for boys was #769 in 1990. In 2025, 65 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

Is Efren a boy or girl name?

Efren is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 0 girls and 8,198 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.