Alice vs Erasmus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alice

Girl #62 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"noble, of noble kind"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English French German American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#62
Total SSA Count
3,520
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ali, Allie, Ally

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Alice Rank #62
Erasmus Rank #19,720

Alice is more popular, ranked #62 vs #19720 for Erasmus.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alice ___

  • Alice Grace
  • Alice Louise
  • Alice Rose
  • Alice Jane
  • Alice Marie
  • Alice Claire

Erasmus ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alice

Edmund Henry Violet Eleanor Theodore

If you choose Erasmus

Cornelius Casimir Hildegard Leonora Florian

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alice or Erasmus more popular?

Alice is more popular, ranked #62 compared to Erasmus at #19720 in the United States.

What do Alice and Erasmus mean?

Alice means "noble, of noble kind" (Germanic origin). Erasmus means "beloved, desired" (Greek origin).

Are Alice and Erasmus boy or girl names?

Alice is primarily a girl name. Erasmus is primarily a boy name.

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