Earl vs Ellison

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Earl

Boy #2,165 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"nobleman, warrior"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #2,058 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Ellis"

Origin: English

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Earl Rank #2,165

Ellison Rank #2,058

Ellison is more popular, ranked #2058 vs #2165 for Earl.

Is Earl or Ellison more popular?

Ellison is more popular, ranked #2058 compared to Earl at #2165 in the United States.

What do Earl and Ellison mean?

Earl means "nobleman, warrior" (Old English origin). Ellison means "son of Ellis" (English origin).

Are Earl and Ellison boy or girl names?

Earl is primarily a boy name. Ellison is primarily a boy name.