Earl vs Flint

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Earl

Boy #2,165 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"nobleman, warrior"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #1,981 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"hard grey quartz, fire-making stone"

Origin: Old English

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Earl Rank #2,165

Flint Rank #1,981

Flint is more popular, ranked #1981 vs #2165 for Earl.

Is Earl or Flint more popular?

Flint is more popular, ranked #1981 compared to Earl at #2165 in the United States.

What do Earl and Flint mean?

Earl means "nobleman, warrior" (Old English origin). Flint means "hard grey quartz, fire-making stone" (Old English origin).

Are Earl and Flint boy or girl names?

Earl is primarily a boy name. Flint is primarily a boy name.