Erastus
eh-RAS-tus
A classical biblical name associated with service and favor, later used by English Puritans for its scriptural feel.
Meaning
Erastus is a New Testament name of Greek origin, traditionally understood to mean something like “beloved” or “lovely,” though the exact etymology is debated. The excerpts also show it appearing in Christian-name lists and among Puritan-era English names, which fits its long life as a biblical choice.
Origin
GreekLatinBiblical Greekmasculine
Fun fact
The Puritan-name excerpt shows Erastus still in use as a given name in England, including in surnames like Erastus Johnson.