Efraim vs Neev

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Efraim

Boy #2,234 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"fruitfulness (of the land)"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Christian Spanish Eastern European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,234
Total SSA Count
64
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Ef, Efra

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Efraim Rank #2,234
Neev Rank #2,129

Neev is more popular, ranked #2129 vs #2234 for Efraim.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Efraim ___

  • Efraim David
  • Efraim Samuel
  • Efraim Joseph
  • Efraim Aaron
  • Efraim Benjamin
  • Efraim Elias

Neev ___

  • Neev James
  • Neev Alexander
  • Neev William
  • Neev Thomas
  • Neev Michael
  • Neev Joseph

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Efraim

Miriam Elias Deborah Gideon Leah

If you choose Neev

Liam Ava Ryan Saoirse Arjun

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Efraim or Neev more popular?

Neev is more popular, ranked #2129 compared to Efraim at #2234 in the United States.

What do Efraim and Neev mean?

Efraim means "fruitfulness (of the land)" (Hebrew origin). Neev means "bright, radiant" (Irish origin).

Are Efraim and Neev boy or girl names?

Efraim is primarily a boy name. Neev is primarily a boy name.

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