Erasmus vs Dag

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Erasmus

Boy #19,720 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"beloved, desired"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #19,315 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"day, daylight"

Origin: Old Norse

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Erasmus Rank #19,720

Dag Rank #19,315

Dag is more popular, ranked #19315 vs #19720 for Erasmus.

Is Erasmus or Dag more popular?

Dag is more popular, ranked #19315 compared to Erasmus at #19720 in the United States.

What do Erasmus and Dag mean?

Erasmus means "beloved, desired" (Greek origin). Dag means "day, daylight" (Old Norse origin).

Are Erasmus and Dag boy or girl names?

Erasmus is primarily a boy name. Dag is primarily a boy name.