Erasmus vs Theodora

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
Theodora Rank #812

Theodora is more popular, ranked #812 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

Theodora ___

  • Theodora Rose
  • Theodora Mae
  • Theodora Jane
  • Theodora Claire
  • Theodora Louise
  • Theodora Grace

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Erasmus

Cornelius Casimir Hildegard Leonora Florian

If you choose Theodora

Sebastian Eleanor Maximilian Josephine Cornelius

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Erasmus or Theodora more popular?

Theodora is more popular, ranked #812 compared to Erasmus at #19720 in the United States.

What do Erasmus and Theodora mean?

Erasmus means "beloved, desired" (Greek origin). Theodora means "gift of God" (Greek origin).

Are Erasmus and Theodora boy or girl names?

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

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