Early Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Early Name at a Glance

Name	Early
Meaning	Variant of Earl: Noble leader.
Origin	English
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Early Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Early means “Variant of Earl: Noble leader”. 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.

Early Name Origin

Our database records Early under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Early a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Early

When considering Early 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.