Augusta vs Erasmus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Augusta

Girl #3,104 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"great, venerable, majestic"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Italian German Roman

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,104
Total SSA Count
52
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Gus, Gussie, Augie

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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

Augusta Rank #3,104
Erasmus Rank #19,720

Augusta is more popular, ranked #3104 vs #19720 for Erasmus.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Augusta ___

  • Augusta Rose
  • Augusta Mae
  • Augusta Claire
  • Augusta Jane
  • Augusta Kate
  • Augusta Violet

Erasmus ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Augusta

Theodore Augustus Florence Harriet Edmund

If you choose Erasmus

Cornelius Casimir Hildegard Leonora Florian

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Augusta or Erasmus more popular?

Augusta is more popular, ranked #3104 compared to Erasmus at #19720 in the United States.

What do Augusta and Erasmus mean?

Augusta means "great, venerable, majestic" (Latin origin). Erasmus means "beloved, desired" (Greek origin).

Are Augusta and Erasmus boy or girl names?

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

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