Erasmus vs Liam

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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Liam

Boy #1 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strong-willed warrior"

Origin: Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1
Total SSA Count
22,164
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lee

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Erasmus Rank #19,720
Liam Rank #1

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 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

Liam ___

  • Liam James
  • Liam Alexander
  • Liam Thomas
  • Liam Michael
  • Liam Patrick
  • Liam Joseph

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Erasmus

Cornelius Casimir Hildegard Leonora Florian

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Erasmus or Liam more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Erasmus at #19720 in the United States.

What do Erasmus and Liam mean?

Erasmus means "beloved, desired" (Greek origin). Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin).

Are Erasmus and Liam boy or girl names?

Erasmus is primarily a boy name. Liam is primarily a boy name.

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