Ephrem Name Meaning, Origin & History

Name Meaning & Origin

Ephrem

"A male given name from Classical Syriac, of historical usage, equivalent to English Ephraim, notably held by Ephrem the Syrian."

Multiple origins Origin Predominantly Male 📈 Peak 2021 👥 237 in US

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

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Meaning
A male given name from Classical Syriac, of historical usage, equivalent to English Ephraim, notably held by Ephrem the Syrian.
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Origin
Multiple origins
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US Bearers
237
Life Path
Number 11

📖 What Does Ephrem Mean?

Ephrem is a masculine given name, a variant spelling of Ephraim. It is the name of biblical Ephraim, a son of Joseph and ancestor of the Tribe of Ephraim.

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Ephrem is a masculine given name, a variant spelling of Ephraim. It is the name of biblical Ephraim, a son of Joseph and ancestor of the Tribe of Ephraim.

Root Element
Ephrem
Core Meaning
"A male given name from Classical Syriac, of historical usage, equivalent to English Ephraim, notably held by Ephrem the Syrian."
Language

🔢 Numerology of Ephrem

E 5
P 7
H 8
R 9
E 5
M 4
SUM 11
11
Life Path
Intuition & Insight
1
Soul Urge
Independence & Leadership
1
Personality
Independence & Leadership

Life Path 11 — Intuition & Insight: Highly intuitive, idealistic, and visionary.

📊 Ephrem in Numbers

237 US bearers
2021 Peak year
Predominantly Male Predominant gender
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Historical Journey

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Ancient Roots

Root element "Ephrem" emerges in Multiple origins tradition, carrying the core meaning "A male given name from Classical Syriac, of historical usage, equivalent to English Ephraim, notably held by Ephrem the Syrian.".

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Classical Period

Used in English literary and religious texts, spreading through cultural exchange.

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Medieval Period

Carried across regions through trade, religion, and migration. Multiple spelling variants develop.

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Modern Adoption

Standardized in its current form. Continues to be used across multiple cultures worldwide.

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Today (2026)

~237 people named Ephrem in the US. Peaked in 2021 with 17 recorded uses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the numerology number for Ephrem?

The Life Path number for Ephrem is 11, associated with Intuition & Insight. Soul Urge: 1. Personality: 1.

Is Ephrem a boy or girl name?

Ephrem is Predominantly Male. Based on US data, 100% male and 0% female.

How many people are named Ephrem in the US?

Approximately 237 people in the United States are named Ephrem. The name peaked in 2021 with 17 recorded uses.

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