Erasmus vs Theodore

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
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 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

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Erasmus

Cornelius Casimir Hildegard Leonora Florian

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Erasmus or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Erasmus at #19720 in the United States.

What do Erasmus and Theodore mean?

Erasmus means "beloved, desired" (Greek origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Erasmus and Theodore boy or girl names?

Erasmus is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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