Erasmus

At a Glance: Name: Erasmus – Meaning: beloved, desired – Origin: Ancient Greek – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: ih-RAZ-muhs

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Erasmus is a boy's name of Ancient Greek origin, pronounced ih-RAZ-muhs, carrying the meaning "beloved, desired." It has a storybook, romantic feel — the kind of name that sounds pulled from an old tale rather than a modern one. If you like something with old-world charm and a clear meaning behind it, Erasmus is worth a look.

Meaning & Origin of Erasmus

Meaning: Beloved, desired.

Origin: Ancient Greek.

Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.

How to Pronounce Erasmus

Phonetic: ih-RAZ-muhs   IPA: /ɪˈræzməs/

Popularity of Erasmus

Erasmus hit its highest popularity back in 1881, ranking #810 with 6 babies given the name that year. By 2021, the rank had dropped all the way to #11160 — yet the count was still 6, showing the name has stayed a rare but steady choice across more than a century of SSA records.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2021.

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FAQ

What does the name Erasmus mean?

Beloved, desired. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Erasmus)

How do you pronounce Erasmus?

Erasmus is pronounced ih-RAZ-muhs (IPA: /ɪˈræzməs/).

Is Erasmus a popular name right now?

Erasmus peaked at #810 in 1881 and is ranked #11160 as of 2021. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2021.)

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