Ephraim vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ephraim

Boy #982 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"fruitful, doubly fruitful"

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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Ephraim Rank #982

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #982 for Ephraim.

Is Ephraim or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Ephraim at #982 in the United States.

What do Ephraim and Richard mean?

Ephraim means "fruitful, doubly fruitful" (Hebrew origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Ephraim and Richard boy or girl names?

Ephraim is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.