Erasmus vs May

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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May

Girl #1,351 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"goddess of spring, month of May"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English American French German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,351
Total SSA Count
168
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Erasmus Rank #19,720
May Rank #1,351

May is more popular, ranked #1351 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

May ___

  • May Rose
  • May Eleanor
  • May Josephine
  • May Beatrice
  • May Louise
  • May Frances

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Erasmus

Cornelius Casimir Hildegard Leonora Florian

If you choose May

June Pearl Iris Theodore August

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Erasmus or May more popular?

May is more popular, ranked #1351 compared to Erasmus at #19720 in the United States.

What do Erasmus and May mean?

Erasmus means "beloved, desired" (Greek origin). May means "goddess of spring, month of May" (Latin origin).

Are Erasmus and May boy or girl names?

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

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