Gender: Male
Origin: Latin, Greek
Meaning: To Love, Desired, Beloved, Lovable
Pronunciation: eh-RAZ-muhs, /ɪˈræz məs/, IH R AE Z M AH S
Popularity Rank: #38,260
Derived from the Greek name 'Erasmios' meaning 'beloved'. It was famously borne by the Dutch scholar Erasmus of Rotterdam, known for his humanist writings in the 16th century.
The name Erasmus is of Latin, Greek origin and means To Love, Desired, Beloved, Lovable. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a Last Name.
Erasmus is commonly found in South Africa, Nigeria, Namibia, and 45 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: eh-RAZ-muhs
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ɪˈræz məs/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: IH R AE Z M AH S
IH: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
AE: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
Z: Pronounce as in "zoo" (Z UW)
M: Pronounce as in "man" (M AE N)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
S: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Erasmus is recorded 868 times globally, ranking it as the 38,260th most common name worldwide.
Erasmus is most prevalent in South Africa, with 302 occurrences, making it the 4,821th most popular name in the country.
In Namibia, the name Erasmus is found among 1 in every 1038 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | #4,821 | 1 : 7,765 |
| Nigeria | #5,297 | 1 : 8,921 |
| Namibia | #391 | 1 : 1,038 |
| Ghana | #1,095 | 1 : 1,906 |
| United States of America | #35,257 | 1 : 48,895 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Erasmus from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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