The nameÉphraïm
Éphraïm is the French form of Ephraim, a biblical boy's name.
- Boy's name
- Hebrew
Meaning
From the Hebrew, often understood as "fruitful".
Origin
Hebrew.
History
In the Bible, Ephraim is a son of Joseph and ancestor of a tribe of Israel. In France it has risen in the 2010s and 2020s.
Popularity of the name Éphraïm
Éphraïm in France
1184thmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
2023peak year (45 births)
810babies named Éphraïm in France since 1900
Éphraïm was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 330 births over the decade, 41% of all recorded babies named Éphraïm. Its rise began around 1904, and it peaked in 2023. Half of all babies named Éphraïm in France were born before 2014, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 36 births a year.
Éphraïm in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Éphraïm mean?
From the Hebrew, often understood as "fruitful".
What is the origin of the name Éphraïm?
Hebrew.
Is Éphraïm a girl's or a boy's name?
Éphraïm is a boy's name.