Erasmus Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Erasmus Name at a Glance

Name	Erasmus
Meaning	Desired or beloved, worthy of love. Famous bearer: St Erasmus (St. Elmo) is the patron saint of sailors, for whom St Elmo's fire is named; Charles Darwin's grandfather, British physician and poet Erasmus Darwin.
Origin	Greek
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Erasmus Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Erasmus means “Desired or beloved, worthy of love. Famous bearer: St Erasmus (St. Elmo) is the patron saint of sailors, for whom St Elmo's fire is named; Charles Darwin's grandfather, British physician and poet Erasmus Darwin”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Erasmus Name Origin

Our database records Erasmus under Greek origin. Browse more Greek baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Erasmus a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Erasmus is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Erasmus

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