Fruitful, fertile, or productive
Ephrem is a variant of the Hebrew name Ephraim. In the Old Testament, Ephraim was the second son of Joseph and the founder of one of the twelve tribes of Israel. The name has long been associated with abundance and growth.
Less common today
Ephrem isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,389 in 2021.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
4th-century theologian, hymnwriter, and Doctor of the Church
Golden Globe-winning American actor
Cameroonian professional footballer
