Ephraim vs Shmuel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Shmuel

Boy #983 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Israeli Ashkenazi Sephardic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#983
Total SSA Count
229
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Shmulik, Muli

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Popularity Comparison

Ephraim Rank #982
Shmuel Rank #983

Ephraim is more popular, ranked #982 vs #983 for Shmuel.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ephraim ___

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

Shmuel ___

  • Shmuel Yitzchak
  • Shmuel David
  • Shmuel Avraham
  • Shmuel Moshe
  • Shmuel Aaron

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ephraim

Miriam Naomi Benjamin Ezra Priscilla

If you choose Shmuel

Rivka Devorah Leah Moshe Nachman

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ephraim or Shmuel more popular?

Ephraim is more popular, ranked #982 compared to Shmuel at #983 in the United States.

What do Ephraim and Shmuel mean?

Ephraim means "fruitful, doubly fruitful" (Hebrew origin). Shmuel means "name of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ephraim and Shmuel boy or girl names?

Ephraim is primarily a boy name. Shmuel is primarily a boy name.

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