Erasmus vs Virginia

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
Virginia Rank #510

Virginia is more popular, ranked #510 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

Virginia ___

  • Virginia Rose
  • Virginia Mae
  • Virginia Claire
  • Virginia Jane
  • Virginia Elizabeth
  • Virginia Louise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Erasmus

Cornelius Casimir Hildegard Leonora Florian

If you choose Virginia

Fitzgerald Theodore Edmund Beatrice Cordelia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Erasmus or Virginia more popular?

Virginia is more popular, ranked #510 compared to Erasmus at #19720 in the United States.

What do Erasmus and Virginia mean?

Erasmus means "beloved, desired" (Greek origin). Virginia means "pure, maiden" (Latin origin).

Are Erasmus and Virginia boy or girl names?

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

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