Erasmus vs Orla

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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Orla

Girl #2,516 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"golden princess, golden sovereign"

Origin: Old Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,516
Total SSA Count
71
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Erasmus Rank #19,720
Orla Rank #2,516

Orla is more popular, ranked #2516 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

Orla ___

  • Orla Grace
  • Orla Rose
  • Orla Maeve
  • Orla Fionnuala
  • Orla Claire
  • Orla Jean

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Erasmus

Cornelius Casimir Hildegard Leonora Florian

If you choose Orla

Finn Cian Niamh Aoife Oisín

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Erasmus or Orla more popular?

Orla is more popular, ranked #2516 compared to Erasmus at #19720 in the United States.

What do Erasmus and Orla mean?

Erasmus means "beloved, desired" (Greek origin). Orla means "golden princess, golden sovereign" (Old Irish origin).

Are Erasmus and Orla boy or girl names?

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

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