Efrain vs Esai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Efrain

Boy #1,442 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"fruitful"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American Hebrew Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,442
Total SSA Count
126
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ef, Efra

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Esai

Boy #1,516 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God is salvation, the Lord saves"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Latin American Spanish Mexican Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,516
Total SSA Count
117
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sai, Esa

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Efrain Rank #1,442
Esai Rank #1,516

Efrain is more popular, ranked #1442 vs #1516 for Esai.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Efrain ___

  • Efrain Antonio
  • Efrain Jose
  • Efrain Luis
  • Efrain Miguel
  • Efrain David
  • Efrain Alejandro

Esai ___

  • Esai Alexander
  • Esai Antonio
  • Esai Mateo
  • Esai David
  • Esai Rafael

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Efrain

Josue Samuel Rebeca Miriam Ezequiel

If you choose Esai

Isaiah Ezra Naomi Zara Gabriel

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Efrain or Esai more popular?

Efrain is more popular, ranked #1442 compared to Esai at #1516 in the United States.

What do Efrain and Esai mean?

Efrain means "fruitful" (Hebrew origin). Esai means "God is salvation, the Lord saves" (Hebrew origin).

Are Efrain and Esai boy or girl names?

Efrain is primarily a boy name. Esai is primarily a boy name.

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