Elisha vs Ephraim

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elisha

Boy #851 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"my God is salvation"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Jewish Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#851
Total SSA Count
284
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Eli, Lish

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Ephraim

Boy #982 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"fruitful, doubly fruitful"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Christian Mormon/LDS African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#982
Total SSA Count
229
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Eph

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Elisha Rank #851
Ephraim Rank #982

Elisha is more popular, ranked #851 vs #982 for Ephraim.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Elisha ___

  • Elisha James
  • Elisha Cole
  • Elisha Dean
  • Elisha Grant
  • Elisha Ray
  • Elisha Thomas

Ephraim ___

  • Ephraim James
  • Ephraim David
  • Ephraim John
  • Ephraim Thomas
  • Ephraim Samuel

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Elisha

Elijah Isaiah Micah Caleb Naomi

If you choose Ephraim

Miriam Naomi Benjamin Ezra Priscilla

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elisha or Ephraim more popular?

Elisha is more popular, ranked #851 compared to Ephraim at #982 in the United States.

What do Elisha and Ephraim mean?

Elisha means "my God is salvation" (Hebrew origin). Ephraim means "fruitful, doubly fruitful" (Hebrew origin).

Are Elisha and Ephraim boy or girl names?

Elisha is primarily a boy name. Ephraim is primarily a boy name.

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