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The baby name Earle is a Male name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced /ɜːrl/ (approx. 'erl').

Earle is English in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 1.0
Origin: English
Pronunciation: /ɜːrl/ (approx. 'erl')

What is the meaning of the name Earle ?

The baby name Earle is a Male name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced /ɜːrl/ (approx. 'erl').

Earle is English in Origin.

Earle is an English given name and a surname-turned-first name, a spelling variant of Earl. It stems from Old English eorl meaning “nobleman” or “warrior,” and is cognate with Old Norse jarl. The name refers to the aristocratic rank of earl established in England in the early medieval period, and it carries connotations of leadership, status, and martial prowess.

As a personal name, Earle rose in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries in the United States and other Anglophone countries, mirroring the fashion for title-names like Earl and Duke. Noted bearers include Hall of Famer Earle Combs and Australian prime minister Earle Page, which lends the name a vintage, gentlemanly aura. Variants include Earl (standard) and Erle; diminutives Earlie; feminine derivatives Earline and Earleen. Today it feels traditional yet distinctive, and ongoing surname-first trends may renew its appeal.

Earle has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Earle

Earle Page Politician · Born 1880 · Australia Earle Page was an Australian politician and surgeon best known for briefly serving as the 11th Prime Minister of Australia in April 1939 after Joseph Lyons died. He also led the Country Party from 1921 to 1939 and was one of the most influential figures in shaping the party during that era.

Earle – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
MO 0 #52 1 2,706
JM 0 #93 1 3,714
PA 0 #138 1 3,797
LU Boys 0 #219 2 4,970
MO Boys 0 #234 1 5,842
NA Boys 0 #253 1 6,830
JM Boys 0 #258 15 6,876
IL 0 #282 1 6,291
PH Boys 0 #406 3 11,440
OM Girls 0 #423 2 15,987
PH Girls 0 #429 1 13,098
ZA 0 #472 3 14,421
AR Boys 0 #483 1 7,628
CR Boys 0 #507 4 10,188
HK Boys 0 #557 1 12,905
BD Boys 0 #605 1 10,045
SG Boys 0 #735 5 17,960
BR Boys 0 #784 2 12,213
United States Boys 2014 #886 6 7,361
PE Boys 0 #921 6 14,506
CO Boys 0 #978 4 15,656
EG Girls 0 #1,008 2 14,742
MX Boys 0 #1,033 1 16,355
ZA Boys 0 #1,126 53 25,619
AE Boys 0 #1,143 1 22,615
MY Boys 0 #1,182 1 25,439
DZ 0 #1,234 1 20,130
ZA Girls 0 #1,236 1 25,928
TR 0 #1,254 1 19,440

Earle is popular in 24 countries — most recent births per country:

United States
AE
AR
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BR

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People also ask about Earle

Earle is predominantly a boy's name.
Earle is a one syllable name, pronounced /ɜːrl/ (approx. 'erl').
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Earl.
Across languages, Earle has these equivalents: Jarl (Old Norse/Scandinavian), Eorl (Old English).
Somewhat — Earle ranked #886 in United States in 2014, placing it just outside the most common names.
Earle's popularity is declining significantly. It moved from #826 in 2004 to #886 in 2014 in United States.
Yes — 1 notable people named Earle are in our database, including Earle Page (Politician).