Erasmus vs Margaret

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

Erasmus Rank #19,720
Margaret Rank #119

Margaret is more popular, ranked #119 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

Margaret ___

  • Margaret Rose
  • Margaret Ann
  • Margaret Jane
  • Margaret Claire
  • Margaret Louise
  • Margaret Elise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Erasmus

Cornelius Casimir Hildegard Leonora Florian

If you choose Margaret

Eleanor Catherine Edward William Charlotte

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Erasmus or Margaret more popular?

Margaret is more popular, ranked #119 compared to Erasmus at #19720 in the United States.

What do Erasmus and Margaret mean?

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

Are Erasmus and Margaret boy or girl names?

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

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