Earl vs Henderson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Earl

Boy #2,165 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"nobleman, warrior"

Origin: Old English

English American African American

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Boy #2,087 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Hendry (Henry)"

Origin: Scottish

Scottish English American Caribbean

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Earl Rank #2,165

Henderson Rank #2,087

Henderson is more popular, ranked #2087 vs #2165 for Earl.

Is Earl or Henderson more popular?

Henderson is more popular, ranked #2087 compared to Earl at #2165 in the United States.

What do Earl and Henderson mean?

Earl means "nobleman, warrior" (Old English origin). Henderson means "son of Hendry (Henry)" (Scottish origin).

Are Earl and Henderson boy or girl names?

Earl is primarily a boy name. Henderson is primarily a boy name.