Earl
Earl: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɜːl/ · /ɝl/
Meaning and origin of Earl
Root meaning: “nobleman”
- A male given name from English from the English noun earl.
- A female given name.
Etymology
From earl (“nobleman”).
How popular is Earl?
Since 1880, 2,247 girls and 289,174 boys in the U.S. have been named Earl (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #805 in 1892. Its highest rank for boys was #20 in 1894. In 2025, 63 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Earl FAQ
What does the name Earl mean?
Earl traces back to a root meaning "nobleman". A male given name from English from the English noun earl. A female given name. From earl (“nobleman”).
What is the origin of the name Earl?
Earl is listed as a name of English from the English noun earl origin.
How popular is the name Earl?
Since 1880, 2,247 girls and 289,174 boys in the U.S. have been named Earl (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #805 in 1892. Its highest rank for boys was #20 in 1894. In 2025, 63 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Earl a boy or girl name?
Earl is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 2,247 girls and 289,174 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.