Earl

Earl Meaning & Origin

About Earl
The name Earl is of English origin and has Old English roots. It is derived from the title "eorl," which means "nobleman" or "warrior." Earl is a traditional name that signifies nobility, strength, and leadership. It has been used as both a given name and a title throughout history, often associated with individuals of high social status or those who held positions of authority.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Earl are male.

Earl Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -21.21% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ARL
🗽 NYSIIS
EA
🔊 Soundex
E064
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
ER1 L
🌐 IPA
/ərl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ARL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
E640

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Earl in Braille

Here's how to represent Earl in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Earl in braille

How to Spell the Name Earl in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Earl using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Earl in sign language

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