Erasmo vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Erasmo

Boy #6,434 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved, desired"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Spanish Italian Portuguese Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,434
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Ras, Raso, Ero

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James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5
Total SSA Count
11,793
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jim, Jimmy, Jamie

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Popularity Comparison

Erasmo Rank #6,434
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6434 for Erasmo.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Erasmo ___

  • Erasmo Antonio
  • Erasmo Luis
  • Erasmo Miguel
  • Erasmo Carlos
  • Erasmo Rafael
  • Erasmo Alejandro

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Erasmo

Sebastian Lorenzo Valentina Isabella Rodrigo

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Erasmo or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Erasmo at #6434 in the United States.

What do Erasmo and James mean?

Erasmo means "beloved, desired" (Greek origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Erasmo and James boy or girl names?

Erasmo is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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