Earle
Old English · Boy · 1 syllable
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About the name Earle
The given name 'Earle' is derived from the Old English word *eorl*, meaning "nobleman" or "warrior," and is a variant of the title "Earl." It is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, notably in Britain and the United States, with historical context as a hereditary title in the British peerage system.
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Etymology
The given name 'Earle' is derived from the Old English word *eorl*, meaning "nobleman" or "warrior," and is a variant of the title "Earl." It is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, notably in Britain and the United States, with historical context as a hereditary title in the British peerage system.
Earle currently ranks #11,107 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1918.
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