Efraim vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Efraim

Boy #2,234 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"fruitfulness (of the land)"

Origin: Hebrew

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✓ All Clear

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

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12 High Risk

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Efraim Rank #2,234

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #2234 for Efraim.

Is Efraim or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Efraim at #2234 in the United States.

What do Efraim and Richard mean?

Efraim means "fruitfulness (of the land)" (Hebrew origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Efraim and Richard boy or girl names?

Efraim is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.