Erasmus vs Maury

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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Popularity Comparison

Erasmus Rank #19,720
Maury Rank #19,848

Erasmus is more popular, ranked #19720 vs #19848 for Maury.

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

Maury ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Erasmus

Cornelius Casimir Hildegard Leonora Florian

If you choose Maury

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Erasmus or Maury more popular?

Erasmus is more popular, ranked #19720 compared to Maury at #19848 in the United States.

What do Erasmus and Maury mean?

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

Are Erasmus and Maury boy or girl names?

Erasmus is primarily a boy name. Maury is primarily a boy name.

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