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Earle

♂ Boy

Pronounced URL /ˈɜːrl/High

Meaning: A variant of Earl, from Old English eorl, 'nobleman, warrior' (a rank of nobility). The final -e was a genteel early-century flourish.Medium

In 30 seconds: Earle is a spelling of Earl, 'nobleman, warrior' (said 'URL').
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Origin MediumOld English, English
MeaningA variant of Earl, from Old English eorl, 'nobleman, warrior' (a rank of nobility). The final -e was a genteel early-century flourish.
U.S. rank (2014)#11106 ↗ Rising
2014 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1918
Total births (all-time)≈ 11,505

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 191818802014

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Earle is a variant of Earl, from Old English eorl, 'nobleman, warrior.' The genteel final -e suited early-century taste; it crested around 1918 and then faded, now a vintage title-name.

Given to several hundred boys a year at its height, Earle now reads as an Edwardian-era name.

Did you know? Earle peaked around 1918 and faded through mid-century, a dressed-up spelling of the title-name Earl.
Overall data confidence 80%
References — Earle — Variant of Earl; Old English eorl

Variations

EarlErleErrol

Nicknames

Earlie

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Earle mean?

Earle is a variant of Earl, from Old English for 'nobleman, warrior.'

How do you pronounce Earle?

It's said URL /ˈɜːrl/ — one syllable.

Is Earle a boy or girl name?

Earle is used as a boy's name.

Is Earle making a comeback?

Not notably — it's an early-twentieth-century favorite that has been uncommon since, a vintage spelling of Earl.

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