Efren vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Efren

Boy #2,616 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"fertile, productive"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Spanish Mexican Latin American Filipino

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,616
Total SSA Count
51
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Efrencito, Fren

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James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5
Total SSA Count
11,793
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jim, Jimmy, Jamie

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Popularity Comparison

Efren Rank #2,616
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2616 for Efren.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Efren ___

  • Efren Antonio
  • Efren Jose
  • Efren Luis
  • Efren Roberto
  • Efren Miguel
  • Efren Carlos

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Efren

Ezra Armando Rosa Elena Hector

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Efren or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Efren at #2616 in the United States.

What do Efren and James mean?

Efren means "fertile, productive" (Hebrew origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Efren and James boy or girl names?

Efren is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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