Efrain
Meaning
"fruitful"
Origin: Hebrew
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #1,442
- Total SSA Count
- 126
- Syllables
- 2
- Formality
- Moderate
- Nicknames
- Ef, Efra
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"fruitful"
Origin: Hebrew
"God has comforted; YHWH consoles"
Origin: Hebrew
Efrain is more popular, ranked #1442 vs #1639 for Nehemias.
Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.
Historical trend data not available for this comparison.
Names that pair well as siblings.
Answer 3 quick questions and we'll help you decide.
1. Which style feels more like your family?
Efrain is more popular, ranked #1442 compared to Nehemias at #1639 in the United States.
Efrain means "fruitful" (Hebrew origin). Nehemias means "God has comforted; YHWH consoles" (Hebrew origin).
Efrain is primarily a boy name. Nehemias is primarily a boy name.