What origin is the name Earl?

Earl comes from irish naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Earl a popular name?

Earl is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

Yes. Earl does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

What are good brother names for Earl?

Names from the same irish tradition pair naturally with Earl — for example Liam, Aiden, Aidan. You can browse more on our irish names page.

Earl

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Earl

Earl

Unisex

irish

1 syllable

Earl is an irish unisex name meaning "Pledge, nobleman; nobleman. based on the english title of earl. famous bearer: jazz pianist earl fatha hines;".

Parents who choose Earl pick a unisex name from the irish tradition, meaning "Pledge, nobleman; nobleman. based on the english title of earl. famous bearer: jazz pianist earl fatha hines;". At just 4 letters, it is short and easy to say. It has 1 syllable.

Origin: irish
Gender: Unisex
Syllables: 1

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

Pledge, nobleman; nobleman. based on the english title of earl. famous bearer: jazz pianist earl fatha hines;

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Earl

Very rare in US records

What does Earl mean?

Earl is a unisex name of irish origin meaning "Pledge, nobleman; nobleman. based on the english title of earl. famous bearer: jazz pianist earl fatha hines;".

Is Earl a rare name?

Yes. Earl does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.

Brother names that go with Earl

Liam Aiden Aidan Sean Declan Patrick

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Names with a similar meaning to Earl

Earl means "Pledge, nobleman; nobleman. based on the english title of earl. famous bearer: jazz pianist earl fatha hines;" — these names share that spirit.