Erasmus vs Merion

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Erasmus

Boy #19,720 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"beloved, desired"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #19,441 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"From Meirionnydd; of the Welsh coastal region"

Origin: Welsh

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Erasmus Rank #19,720

Merion Rank #19,441

Merion is more popular, ranked #19441 vs #19720 for Erasmus.

Is Erasmus or Merion more popular?

Merion is more popular, ranked #19441 compared to Erasmus at #19720 in the United States.

What do Erasmus and Merion mean?

Erasmus means "beloved, desired" (Greek origin). Merion means "From Meirionnydd; of the Welsh coastal region" (Welsh origin).

Are Erasmus and Merion boy or girl names?

Erasmus is primarily a boy name. Merion is primarily a boy name.