Alferd vs Erasmus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Erasmus

Boy #19,720 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved, desired"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Dutch German Latin European English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#19,720
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Ras, Rassy, Rasmus

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Alferd Rank #19,869
Erasmus Rank #19,720

Erasmus is more popular, ranked #19720 vs #19869 for Alferd.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alferd ___

No pairings available yet.

Erasmus ___

  • Erasmus Thomas
  • Erasmus Wilhelm
  • Erasmus Cornelius
  • Erasmus Sebastian
  • Erasmus Matthias

Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alferd or Erasmus more popular?

Erasmus is more popular, ranked #19720 compared to Alferd at #19869 in the United States.

What do Alferd and Erasmus mean?

Erasmus means "beloved, desired" (Greek origin).

Are Alferd and Erasmus boy or girl names?

Alferd is primarily a boy name. Erasmus is primarily a boy name.

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