Erasmus vs Flake

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Erasmus

Boy #19,720 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"beloved, desired"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #19,804 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"flat piece, thin layer"

Origin: Old Norse

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Erasmus Rank #19,720

Flake Rank #19,804

Erasmus is more popular, ranked #19720 vs #19804 for Flake.

Is Erasmus or Flake more popular?

Erasmus is more popular, ranked #19720 compared to Flake at #19804 in the United States.

What do Erasmus and Flake mean?

Erasmus means "beloved, desired" (Greek origin). Flake means "flat piece, thin layer" (Old Norse origin).

Are Erasmus and Flake boy or girl names?

Erasmus is primarily a boy name. Flake is primarily a boy name.