Erasmus vs Laurel

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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Laurel

Girl #727 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"laurel tree; bay laurel"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English American French Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#727
Total SSA Count
386
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Laur, Laurie, Lauri

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Popularity Comparison

Erasmus Rank #19,720
Laurel Rank #727

Laurel is more popular, ranked #727 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

Laurel ___

  • Laurel Ann
  • Laurel Jean
  • Laurel Marie
  • Laurel Kate
  • Laurel Grace
  • Laurel Hope

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Erasmus

Cornelius Casimir Hildegard Leonora Florian

If you choose Laurel

Ivy Violet Hazel Rowan Iris

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Erasmus or Laurel more popular?

Laurel is more popular, ranked #727 compared to Erasmus at #19720 in the United States.

What do Erasmus and Laurel mean?

Erasmus means "beloved, desired" (Greek origin). Laurel means "laurel tree; bay laurel" (Latin origin).

Are Erasmus and Laurel boy or girl names?

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

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