Boy Name
Erasmus
"Beloved or worthy of love."
About the Name Erasmus
Erasmus is a boy name of Latin/Greek origin. The name means "Beloved or worthy of love." and It has been used throughout history. Browse more names starting with E or explore other Latin/Greek names.
Popularity Over Time
-- 1950
-- 1960
#10 1970
-- 1980
-- 1990
#5 2000
#11 2010
#12 2020
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration baby names data (public domain). Lower rank numbers indicate greater popularity.
Famous People Named Erasmus
- DE Desiderius Erasmus (Renaissance humanist)
- ED Erasmus Darwin (naturalist and poet)