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Erlis

Quick answerThe name 'Erlis' is likely a variant of 'Erliss' or 'Erlys,' derived from the Old English elements "eorl" (nobleman) and possibly "lēas" (free from), thus meaning "noble" or "free-born." It is primarily used in Albanian culture, where it is a masculine given name, though it also appears in English-speaking contexts as…

Albanian · Boy · 2 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#10,017
TrendFalling ↓
Peak year2017
Syllables2
OriginAlbanian
LanguageAlbanian
CultureAlbanian
Letters5
Numerology9 Chaldean 5
Global rank#3,959

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Erlis

The name 'Erlis' is likely a variant of 'Erliss' or 'Erlys,' derived from the Old English elements "eorl" (nobleman) and possibly "lēas" (free from), thus meaning "noble" or "free-born." It is primarily used in Albanian culture, where it is a masculine given name, though it also appears in English-speaking contexts as a rare surname or given name with no strong religious or historical prominence.

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Etymology

The name 'Erlis' is likely a variant of 'Erliss' or 'Erlys,' derived from the Old English elements "eorl" (nobleman) and possibly "lēas" (free from), thus meaning "noble" or "free-born." It is primarily used in Albanian culture, where it is a masculine given name, though it also appears in English-speaking contexts as a rare surname or given name with no strong religious or historical prominence.

Erlis currently ranks #10,017 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2017.

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