Earl Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Earl Name at a Glance

Name	Earl
Meaning	Chief.
Origin	Anglo-Saxon
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Earl Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Earl means “Chief”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Earl Name Origin

Our database records Earl under Anglo-Saxon origin. Browse more Anglo-Saxon baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Earl a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Earl is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Earl

When considering Earl for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.