Efren
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Efren is a Hebrew name meaning “fruitful”. It is a rare name, overwhelmingly used for boys, with 100% male usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Efren
Efren is a masculine given name of Hebrew origin, appearing as a Spanish variant of the name Ephraim. The root word signifies fruitfulness or productiveness, a concept deeply embedded in the narrative of the Bible regarding the son of Joseph. It has been adopted within Spanish-speaking communities as a traditional name reflecting historical and biblical heritage.
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Gender Usage of the Name Efren
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Efren is overwhelmingly used as a name for boys. Approximately 100% of recorded bearers are male. This classification is supported by extensive records and is considered highly reliable.
Popularity of the Name Efren
Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.
Overall PopularityMethodology
Efren is listed under Rare Boy Names worldwide. Its popularity varies considerably across the available regional markets, with the strongest usage in United States.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Common | 1 in every 43K births |
| United Kingdom | Uncommon | 1 in every 2.76M births |
| Canada | Uncommon | 1 in every 2.10M births |
| Australia | Extremely-Rare | 1 in every 76.3M births |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Efren ranked #5,620 on the Popular Boys’ Names Worldwide List (2025). It fell from #3,581 in 2024 — a drop of 2,039 places. Efren shows meaningful recent movement in rank, though it remains uncommon overall.
Historically, its best recorded position was #867 in 1932. Its lowest recorded position was #5,620 in 2025. Over the last 5 years (2020–2025) the name fell -2635 places (from #2,985 to #5,620).
Name StyleMethodology
Efren is classified as Classic Boy Names because it appears in 84% of available years and remains active today, averaging 46 births per year after a historical peak in 2001.Characteristics of the Name Efren
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- Namedary
- Syllables
- 2 syllables — Two-Syllable Boy Names
- Length
- 5 letters — Medium-Length Boy Names
- Starts with
- E — Boy Names Starting with E
- Ends with
- n — Boy Names Ending in “n”
Name AestheticMethodology
Efren is a two-syllable name with a stressed-unstressed pattern that feels concise and direct. Its phonetic brevity and efficiency lend themselves to a Sleek & Modern aesthetic.
Middle Names For Efren
Middle names used with EfrenMethodology
Efren is most frequently used with these boy middle names: Efren David · Efren Salvador · Efren Federico · Efren Daniel · Efren AlexanderView all 24 boy middle names.
- Total 40 middle names used with Efren
- 3 girl middle names used with Efren
- 10 unisex middle names used with Efren
Middle name suggestions for EfrenMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Efren is most frequently associated with boy middle names that have 2 syllables, Strong–Weak stress pattern, 6 letters, and a starting sound of “m”.
Examples: Efren Milton · Efren Melvin · Efren Marvin · Efren Marcus · Efren Mathew. View all 142 suggested middle names.
Names Similar to Efren
Sound Like Efren Finder
Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Efrain · Evren · Ephron · View all 8 names
Spelled Like Efren Finder
Names with similar spelling patterns and letter sequences: Efrem · Evren · Efran
Same Starting Sound Finder
Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Edward · Eric · Aaron · View all Top 100 names
Rhymes With Efren Finder
Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: John · Steven · Kevin · View all Top 100 names
Same Rhythm & Syllables Finder
Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Robert · Michael · William · View all Top 100 names
Dictionary & Etymology of “Efren”
Dictionary Meaning of "Efren"Methodology
A male given name from Spanish
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How to Spell Efren in ASL
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