Erasto
Meaningbeloved · Greek
Erasto is a Mexican boy name meaning “beloved”, with Greek roots. Greek names often reach back to myth, philosophy and the early Church, so they come with a lot of history. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name.
Did you know?
- Word funErasto doesn't repeat a single letter: 6 letters, all different.
- GenerationErasto peaked in 1956, which makes it a classic Baby Boomer name. The typical Erasto you'd meet today is about 69 years old.
- HistoryErasto first shows up in US birth records in 1952, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 73 years since.
US births per million boys, 1952–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Erasto
Erasto is a boy name of Mexican origin meaning “beloved”. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It was most fashionable in the 1950s, which gives it a vintage, grandparent-chic charm. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Mexican names
More Mexican boy names
- Boy name: Liam · resolute protector
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Mateo · gift of God
- Boy name: Lucas · man from Lucania
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Unisex name: Elias · my God is Yahweh
- Unisex name: Luca · man from Lucania
- Boy name: Sebastian · venerable
Questions about the name Erasto
What does the name Erasto mean?
Erasto means “beloved” and comes from Greek. Names built around “beloved” have been loved for generations, and give a child a meaning worth sharing when someone asks about their name. Other boy names with a similar meaning include David (“beloved”), Jedidiah (“beloved of God”), Amado (“beloved”) and Dovid (“beloved”).
What is the origin of the name Erasto?
Erasto is Mexican in origin, and its meaning traces back to Greek. Other Mexican names to consider are Liam (“resolute protector”), Oliver (“olive tree”), Mateo (“gift of God”) and Lucas (“man from Lucania”).
Is Erasto a boy or girl name?
Erasto is a boy name.
How popular is the name Erasto?
Erasto is rare: fewer than 5 US boys got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2016. It peaked at #3,535 in 1956, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.
What names are similar to Erasto?
If you like Erasto, you might also like David, Jedidiah, Amado and Dovid.
What should I know before naming my baby Erasto?
Erasto is a Mexican boy name meaning “beloved”, with Greek roots. Greek names often reach back to myth, philosophy and the early Church, so they come with a lot of history. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.