Rob vs Erasmus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rob

Boy #19,807 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"bright fame"

Origin: Germanic

English Scottish Dutch

54 High Risk

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Boy #19,720 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"beloved, desired"

Origin: Greek

Dutch German Latin European English

✓ All Clear

Rob Rank #19,807

Erasmus Rank #19,720

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

Is Rob or Erasmus more popular?

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

What do Rob and Erasmus mean?

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

Are Rob and Erasmus boy or girl names?

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