Ephrim
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Ephrim first appeared in US Social Security records in 1976.
Over 5 babies have been named Ephrim in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Ephrim is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #33,298 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #33,298
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Turkish origin
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Old Norse origin
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Old French origin
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Old English origin
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Germanic/Old French origin
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About the Name Ephrim
Ephrim is a boy name .
Ephrim is currently ranked #33,298 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Ephrim include Eph, Ephr, Ephry, Ephrie, Epy, Epie, and Ephkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Ephrim include Ephraim . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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