Earl vs Dave

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Earl

Boy #2,165 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"nobleman, warrior"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #2,019 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"uncle"

Origin: Hebrew

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Earl Rank #2,165

Dave Rank #2,019

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

Is Earl or Dave more popular?

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

What do Earl and Dave mean?

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

Are Earl and Dave boy or girl names?

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