Erasmus vs Sarai

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

✓ All Clear
Full profile for Erasmus →

Sarai

Girl #445 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"my princess, my noblewoman"

Origin: Hebrew (sar + possessive -ai)

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Jewish Christian Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#445
Total SSA Count
699
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Rai, Sari

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
Full profile for Sarai →

Popularity Comparison

Erasmus Rank #19,720
Sarai Rank #445

Sarai is more popular, ranked #445 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

Sarai ___

  • Sarai Grace
  • Sarai Jade
  • Sarai Elizabeth
  • Sarai Luz
  • Sarai Elena
  • Sarai Rose

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Erasmus

Cornelius Casimir Hildegard Leonora Florian

If you choose Sarai

Miriam Abigail Naomi Jonah Elijah

Which Name Fits Your Family?

Answer 3 quick questions and we'll help you decide.

1. Which style feels more like your family?

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Erasmus or Sarai more popular?

Sarai is more popular, ranked #445 compared to Erasmus at #19720 in the United States.

What do Erasmus and Sarai mean?

Erasmus means "beloved, desired" (Greek origin). Sarai means "my princess, my noblewoman" (Hebrew (sar + possessive -ai) origin).

Are Erasmus and Sarai boy or girl names?

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

More Comparisons

Sarai vs Erasmus Erasmus vs Mackie Erasmus vs Malvin Erasmus vs Cletus Erasmus vs Nora
← Full profile: Erasmus ← Full profile: Sarai Browse all baby names