Gender: Male
Origin: English
Meaning: Nobleman or warrior, Nobleman, Chief, Leader, Warrior
Pronunciation: ɜːrl, /ɜːrl/, ER L
Popularity Rank: #7,238
Derived from the Old English word 'eorl', meaning 'nobleman' or 'warrior'. It is a title of nobility ranking below a marquess and above a viscount.
The name Earl is of English origin and means Nobleman or warrior, Nobleman, Chief, Leader, Warrior, Prince. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Earl is commonly found in United States of America, South Africa, Canada, and 66 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: ɜːrl
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ɜːrl/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: ER L
ER: Pronounce as in "bird" (B ER D)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Earl is recorded 7,590 times globally, ranking it as the 7,238th most common name worldwide.
Earl is most prevalent in United States of America, with 4,880 occurrences, making it the 944th most popular name in the country.
In United States of America, the name Earl is found among 1 in every 371 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #944 | 1 : 371 |
| South Africa | #2,581 | 1 : 3,369 |
| Canada | #1,409 | 1 : 973 |
| United Kingdom | #2,477 | 1 : 1,646 |
| Philippines | #618 | 1 : 1,179 |
| Jamaica | #366 | 1 : 521 |
| Saudi Arabia | #17,902 | 1 : 24,720 |
| France | #9,888 | 1 : 12,784 |
| Netherlands | #4,717 | 1 : 4,036 |
| United Arab Emirates | #8,650 | 1 : 13,448 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Earl from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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