Erasmus vs Rob

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Erasmus

Boy #19,720 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"beloved, desired"

Origin: Greek

Dutch German Latin European English

✓ All Clear

Boy #19,807 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"bright fame"

Origin: Germanic

English Scottish Dutch

54 High Risk

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Erasmus Rank #19,720

Rob Rank #19,807

Erasmus is more popular, ranked #19720 vs #19807 for Rob.

Is Erasmus or Rob more popular?

Erasmus is more popular, ranked #19720 compared to Rob at #19807 in the United States.

What do Erasmus and Rob mean?

Erasmus means "beloved, desired" (Greek origin). Rob means "bright fame" (Germanic origin).

Are Erasmus and Rob boy or girl names?

Erasmus is primarily a boy name. Rob is primarily a boy name.