Erasmus vs Blythe

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Erasmus

Boy #19,720 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"beloved, desired"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #19,658 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"happy, carefree, joyous"

Origin: Old English blithe

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Erasmus Rank #19,720

Blythe Rank #19,658

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

Is Erasmus or Blythe more popular?

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

What do Erasmus and Blythe mean?

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

Are Erasmus and Blythe boy or girl names?

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