Duff 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

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Popularity Comparison

Duff Rank #19,719
Erasmus Rank #19,720

Duff is more popular, ranked #19719 vs #19720 for Erasmus.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Duff ___

No pairings available yet.

Erasmus ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Duff

No sibling data available yet.

If you choose Erasmus

Cornelius Casimir Hildegard Leonora Florian

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Duff or Erasmus more popular?

Duff is more popular, ranked #19719 compared to Erasmus at #19720 in the United States.

What do Duff and Erasmus mean?

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

Are Duff and Erasmus boy or girl names?

Duff is primarily a boy name. Erasmus is primarily a boy name.

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