Erle as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Erle

What is the meaning of the name Erle ?

The baby name Erle is a Male name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced /ɜːrl/ or /ɝl/ (like 'Earl').

Erle is English in Origin.

Erle is an English given name and surname, a streamlined variant of Earl, from Old English eorl meaning “nobleman, brave warrior.” It surfaced as a given name in the 19th century alongside interest in titles as forenames, and saw modest use in the early 20th century - most visibly borne by mystery novelist Erle Stanley Gardner. In English-speaking contexts it remains rare and traditionally masculine.

The spelling also corresponds to separate nature-derived names in continental and Nordic languages: German Erle means “alder (tree),” while Norwegian Erle refers to the “wagtail” bird, and in Norway it has become an established modern feminine choice. Depending on the lineage you claim, meanings range from “nobleman; warrior” to “alder tree” or “wagtail.” Related forms and variants include Earl and Earle; feminine extensions such as Earlene/Earline and the nickname Earlie are occasionally seen.