Blythe vs Erasmus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Blythe

Boy #19,658 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"happy, carefree, joyous"

Origin: Old English blithe

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Boy #19,720 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"beloved, desired"

Origin: Greek

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Blythe Rank #19,658

Erasmus Rank #19,720

Blythe is more popular, ranked #19658 vs #19720 for Erasmus.

Is Blythe or Erasmus more popular?

Blythe is more popular, ranked #19658 compared to Erasmus at #19720 in the United States.

What do Blythe and Erasmus mean?

Blythe means "happy, carefree, joyous" (Old English blithe origin). Erasmus means "beloved, desired" (Greek origin).

Are Blythe and Erasmus boy or girl names?

Blythe is primarily a boy name. Erasmus is primarily a boy name.