—2024 rank
1921peak year
282,441babies named Earl since 1880
▼ 30%5-year trend
Earl popularity over 145 years
🌱 Below the charts · roughly undefined% girls / NaN% boys in 2024
What does Earl mean?
From the English noble title, Old English eorl, 'nobleman, warrior', the British counterpart of the Continental count. Popular as a name from the 1880s to the 1930s.
OriginEnglish
Syllables1
Genderboy
Stylevintage, classic
Names like Earl
Same era, same vibe — if you like Earl, these usually land on the shortlist too.
Famous Earls
- Earl Scruggs, musician
Spellings & variants
Earle
What do you think of Earl?
Would you use it for your child?
How does the popularity feel right now?
Not sure yet?
Tell the genie what you like — style, letter, vibe — and it will deal you a fresh hand of names.
Open the name generator 🧞