Erasmus vs James

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

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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

Erasmus Rank #19,720
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #19720 for Erasmus.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Erasmus ___

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

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 Erasmus

Cornelius Casimir Hildegard Leonora Florian

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Erasmus or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Erasmus at #19720 in the United States.

What do Erasmus and James mean?

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

Are Erasmus and James boy or girl names?

Erasmus is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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