US Popularity:4192
Origin:British
Meaning:nobleman, warrior, prince
Earl is a boy's name of British origin. As the name suggests, it means "nobleman, warrior, or prince." Earl has been used for boys in the US since the 18th century, peaking in popularity during the 1920s. If you're looking for a regal name with lots of vintage charm, Earl is an excellent choice for your little boy. In more recent times, television fans may recognize the name from the American sitcom My Name is Earl.

Famous People Named Earl

Wondering who else shares this name? Check out these well known people who made this baby name famous.
  • Earl Lloyd
    Basketball Player
  • Earl Warren
    United States Governor

Earl Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Earl is currently #4205 on The Bump
Boy:Earl is currently #1390 on The Bump Boy Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Earl is currently #4192 in U.S. births
Boy:Earl is currently #1257 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2022
#4192
in 2022
- 634
from 2021
In comparison to the previous year's data
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