Earl vs Austen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Earl

Boy #2,165 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"nobleman, warrior"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #1,986 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"majestic, venerable"

Origin: Latin Augustus

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Earl Rank #2,165

Austen Rank #1,986

Austen is more popular, ranked #1986 vs #2165 for Earl.

Is Earl or Austen more popular?

Austen is more popular, ranked #1986 compared to Earl at #2165 in the United States.

What do Earl and Austen mean?

Earl means "nobleman, warrior" (Old English origin). Austen means "majestic, venerable" (Latin Augustus origin).

Are Earl and Austen boy or girl names?

Earl is primarily a boy name. Austen is primarily a boy name.