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Erasmo

♂ Boy

Pronounced eh-RAHZ-moh /ɛˈrɑz.moʊ/Medium

Meaning: The Italian/Spanish form of Erasmus — from Greek erasmios, 'beloved, desired; worthy of love'Medium

In 30 seconds: Beloved; desired: Erasmo is the Italian/Spanish Erasmus — 'beloved'. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'eh-RAHZ-moh').
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Origin MediumGreek
MeaningThe Italian/Spanish form of Erasmus — from Greek erasmios, 'beloved, desired; worthy of love'
U.S. rank (2025)#4756 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births21 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1991
Total births (all-time)≈ 3,939

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199119102025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Erasmo is the Italian and Spanish form of Erasmus — from Greek erasmios, 'beloved, desired; worthy of love'. St Erasmus (St Elmo) is the patron of sailors, and the great humanist Erasmus of Rotterdam bore it. A lyrical, classic name across Italian and Hispanic families (said 'eh-RAHZ-moh'; nickname Elmo).

In the U.S. it appears in Italian and Latino families. Rare, beloved-and-desired at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Erasmus means 'beloved, desired; worthy of love' (Greek erasmios) — Erasmo is its lyrical Italian/Spanish form, classic and warm (the scholar Erasmus; St Elmo; said 'eh-RAHZ-moh').
Overall data confidence 65%
Behind the Name — Erasmus — root etymology

Variations

ErasmusErasme

Nicknames

Elmo

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Erasmo mean?

Erasmo is the Italian/Spanish Erasmus — Greek 'beloved, desired; worthy of love'.

How do you pronounce Erasmo?

It's said eh-RAHZ-moh /ɛˈrɑz.moʊ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Erasmo a boy or girl name?

Erasmo is a boy's name.

How popular is Erasmo?

Erasmo is a rare name in the U.S.

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