Earl

Boy's name

Earl is of Old English origin, derived from the title "eorl" meaning nobleman or warrior. It has been used as a given name since the Middle Ages.

Meaning Nobleman
Origin English
U.S. births in 2023 68 Falling
Peak year 1921

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Names Starting With E

Popularity Over Time

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Earl Campbell - NFL Hall of Fame running back.
  • Earl Scruggs - Bluegrass musician and banjo player.
  • Earl Monroe - NBA Hall of Fame basketball player.
  • Earl Warren - Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court.
  • Earl Thomas - NFL Pro Bowl safety.
  • Earl Weaver - MLB Hall of Fame manager.
  • Earl Hines - Jazz pianist and bandleader.
  • Earl Lloyd - First African American NBA player.
  • Earl Boykins - NBA player known for his height.
  • Earl Grey - British Prime Minister and tea namesake.

Brothers for Earl

Boy names closely related to Earl

Dwayne Wayne Tyrone Chad Ronald Gerald Jerome Darryl

Sisters for Earl

Girl names closely related to Earl

Dior Kylah Rayne Alaya Dream Amyah Malayah Alayah

Name Variants

Names with similar meaning to Earl

Baron Earle Earlean Earlene Earline Latricia Pat Patrice

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