Erasmus
ih-RAZ-muhs
Letters
7
Syllables
3
Origin
Greek
Total Births
117
Peak Year
#8 in 1921
First Recorded
1880
Style
Vintage, Sophisticated & Formal
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
Of Greek origin, meaning 'beloved' or 'desired'. Associated with the Renaissance humanist Desiderius Erasmus.
Numerology
The Builder
Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.
Famous Namesakes
Desiderius Erasmus
Influential Renaissance humanist and theologian
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