Meaning and Origin
What does the name Earl mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
User Submitted Origins
User Submitted Meanings
- A submission from Florida, U.S. says the name Earl means "Wonderful strong blessed best confident man".
- A user from Arkansas, U.S. says the name Earl is of English origin and means "Big and strong specimen".
- A user from Texas, U.S. says the name Earl is of English origin and means "Nobleman; warrior; prince".
Etymology: OE. eorl erl, AS. eorl man, noble; akin to OS. erl boy, man, Icel. jarl nobleman, count, and possibly to Gr. � male, Zend arshan man. Cf. Jarl
- A British peer ranking below a marquess and above a viscount
From earl.
- The title of an earl.
- (chiefly US) A male given name from English from the English noun earl.
- A surname for service in the household of an earl, or from a nickname.
- A female given name