Erasmus is a masculine given name. It is borne by:
Erasmus of Arcadia, 18th century Greek Orthodox bishop
Erasmus of Formia (died c. 303), Christian saint and martyr
Erasmus of Lueg, 15th century Slovenian robber baron, famed for being besieged in Predjama Castle
Erasmus Burt (c. 1820–1861), American physician, politician, and Confederate colonel
Erasme Louis Surlet de Chokier (1769–1839), Belgian politician
Erasmus Darwin (1731–1802), English physician and poet, grandfather of Charles Darwin
Erasmus Alvey Darwin (1804–1881), brother of Charles Darwin
Erasmus Darwin IV (1881–1915), son of Horace Darwin, grandson of Charles Darwin
Erasmus Darwin Fenner (1807–1866), American physician
Erasmus Finx (1627–1694), aka Erasmus Francisci, German polymath, author, and writer of Christian hymns
Erasmus Gower (1742–1814), British naval officer and colonial governor
Erasmus Grasser (c. 1450–c. 1515), German master builder and sculptor
Erasmus James (born 1982), American football player
Erasmus D. Keyes (1810–1895), American businessman, banker, and general
Erasmus Reinhold (1511–1553), German astronomer and mathematician
Erasmus Richardson (1810–1892), American politician
Erasmus Sarcerius (1501–1559), German Protestant thinker
Erasmus Smith (1611–1691), English merchant, landowner, and philanthropist