Efrain vs Ishmael

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Efrain

Boy #1,442 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"fruitful"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #1,498 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God will hear"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew Arabic Christian Islamic Jewish

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Efrain Rank #1,442

Ishmael Rank #1,498

Efrain is more popular, ranked #1442 vs #1498 for Ishmael.

Is Efrain or Ishmael more popular?

Efrain is more popular, ranked #1442 compared to Ishmael at #1498 in the United States.

What do Efrain and Ishmael mean?

Efrain means "fruitful" (Hebrew origin). Ishmael means "God will hear" (Hebrew origin).

Are Efrain and Ishmael boy or girl names?

Efrain is primarily a boy name. Ishmael is primarily a boy name.