Rasmus

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Rasmus Pronunciation

Rasmus is pronounced RAHS-məs /ˈrɑs.məs/Medium

Meaning: Scandinavian short form of Erasmus — from Greek erasmios, 'beloved; worthy of love, desired'Medium

In 30 seconds: Beloved: Rasmus is the Scandinavian Erasmus — 'beloved; worthy of love'. Crisp, warm, and classic.

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Origin MediumGreek, Scandinavian

MeaningScandinavian short form of Erasmus — from Greek erasmios, 'beloved; worthy of love, desired'

U.S. rank (2024)#5380 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births18 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 134

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

History & Origin

Rasmus is a Scandinavian and Finnish short form of Erasmus — from Greek erasmios, 'beloved; worthy of love, desired'. Borne by St Erasmus (St Elmo, patron of sailors) and the great humanist Erasmus of Rotterdam. A crisp, warm, classic name across Denmark, Sweden, and Finland (said 'RAHS-məs').

In the U.S. it appears in Scandinavian families. Rare, beloved at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Erasmus means 'beloved; worthy of love, desired' (Greek erasmios; the humanist Erasmus of Rotterdam) — Rasmus is its crisp Scandinavian short form (said 'RAHS-məs').

Overall data confidence 78%

Behind the Name — Rasmus — etymology

Variations

ErasmusRasmu

Themes & Styles

Greek Saint Scandinavian

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Rasmus?

Rasmus is pronounced RAHS-məs (/ˈrɑs.məs/). Press play above to hear Rasmus said aloud.

How do you say Rasmus?

Rasmus is said RAHS-məs (/ˈrɑs.məs/). Press play above to hear Rasmus said aloud.

What does the name Rasmus mean?

Rasmus is the Scandinavian Erasmus — Greek 'beloved; worthy of love'.

Is Rasmus a boy or girl name?

Rasmus is a boy's name.

How popular is Rasmus?

Rasmus is a rare name in the U.S.