The nameEfe

Efe is a Turkish boy's name.

Meaning

In Turkish, efe means "elder brother" and was once the name for the brave men of Aegean villages.

Origin

Turkish.

History

In France it was mostly given in the 2000s and 2010s.

Popularity of the name Efe

Efe in France

2733rdmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
2008peak year (95 births)
830babies named Efe in France since 1900
04895 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Efe was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 380 births over the decade, 46% of all recorded babies named Efe. Its rise began around 2004, and it peaked in 2008. Half of all babies named Efe in France were born before 2010, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 15 births a year on average, against 23 in the five years before.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Efe mean?

In Turkish, efe means "elder brother" and was once the name for the brave men of Aegean villages.

What is the origin of the name Efe?

Turkish.

Is Efe a girl's or a boy's name?

Efe is a boy's name.