Dave vs Earl

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dave

Boy #2,019 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"uncle"

Origin: Hebrew

English American European

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Boy #2,165 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"nobleman, warrior"

Origin: Old English

English American African American

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Dave Rank #2,019

Earl Rank #2,165

Dave is more popular, ranked #2019 vs #2165 for Earl.

Is Dave or Earl more popular?

Dave is more popular, ranked #2019 compared to Earl at #2165 in the United States.

What do Dave and Earl mean?

Dave means "uncle" (Hebrew origin). Earl means "nobleman, warrior" (Old English origin).

Are Dave and Earl boy or girl names?

Dave is primarily a boy name. Earl is primarily a boy name.