Erastus name meaning
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What does Erastus mean?
Primarily used in English old vintage sounding and predominant, Erastus is originated from Old Greek is a baby boy name. Erastus is version of Erastos. Erastos's meaning is Loving is primarily used in Greek is originated from Old Greek.
How do I pronounce Erastus?
e-ras-tus is the most common way to pronounce two syllabled Erastus. Some people pronounce it as er(a)-stus.
Variants of Erastus
Nicknames for Erastus
Probable nickname for baby name Erastus include:
Names that rhyme with ErastusHow popular is the name Erastus?
Erastus is an uncommon baby name in United States, 41 years of presence was not sufficient to save the name and it finally disappeared in 1957. Over 407 babies in United States have been named Erastus.
But Erastus is a popular baby name in Kenya where every 1 in 4000 have the name as well as in Namibia. At least, 20000 people globally have carried Erastus as their given name according to our evaluation.
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1957 | 3990 | 5 |
| 1949 | 3297 | 6 |
| 1946 | 2689 | 8 |
| 1942 | 3560 | 5 |
| 1939 | 2829 | 7 |
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What numerology tells about Erastus?
Whatever you do, make sure you do it with heart. You are co-operative, caring and courteous individual. It's just that the world isn't shaped as you want and it's making you angry. Having vowel E as your first one in your name represents your sensitivity. Learn how to say "NO" to people who try to take advantage of you. Nothing escapes your eye, your sense of smell is highly developed, such as your sense of touch.
You would love these names similar to Erastus
- Andrine - Uncommon girl name Andrine is originated from Old Greek, used in Scandinavian and Swedish languages, Andrine means "The Brave or The Manly"
- Philips - Queer boy name Philips means "Son of Philip" and is specifically used in English has origin in Old Greek
- Doric - Dorics origin is Greek, meaning of Doric is "God or Gift"
- Hali - Darling Hali is used in English and Arabic is a unisex name, Hali means "Sweet, State or Hay Meadow" came from Old Greek and Old English
- Delta - Loved and Perennial unisex name Delta is used notably in English, meaning of Delta is "Fourth One" is rooted from Old Greek
Sibling Names for Erastus
Erastus is a beautiful and unique baby name that originates from Greek. If you are considering this name for your little one, you may also be interested in finding sibling names that complement it perfectly. Here are some great options to consider for your growing family.
Sister for Erastus
- Barnie
- Anatole
- Dennys
- Ares
- Dardanos
- Geordi
- Antel
- Alexandar
- Kriss
- Demitri
- Alic
- Eugenios
- Eustace
- Jasin
- Cristobal
- Arius
- Alexan
- Christoforus
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Famous people named Erastus
- Erastus Snow, member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
- Erastus Hussey, leading abolitionist
- Erastus Root, American lawyer and politician from New York
- Erastus Flavel Beadle, American printer and pioneer
- Erastus J. Turner, U.S. Representative from Kansas
- Erastus Benson, banker, investor and land speculator in Omaha
- Erastus Harper, 16th Lieutenant Governor of Colorado
- Erastus Corning, American businessman and politician
- Erastus Corning 2nd, American politician
- Erastus Brigham Bigelow, American inventor of weaving machines
- Erastus Dow Palmer, American sculptor
- Erastus Fairbanks, American manufacturer, Whig politician
- Erastus Wiman, Canadian journalist and businessman
- Erastus Otis Haven, American bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church
- Erastus J. O. Mwencha, former Secretary-General of the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa and former Deputy Chairperson of the African Union Commission
- Erastus D. Culver, attorney, politician, judge
- Erastus Wells, 19th-century politician and businessman
Lists having Erastus
- Boy names beginning with E
- American Boy Names
- English Boy Names
- Greek Boy Names
- Baby Names that mean Loving