Earl vs Kior

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Earl

Boy #2,165 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"nobleman, warrior"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #2,243 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark one"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (via Keir)

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Earl Rank #2,165

Kior Rank #2,243

Earl is more popular, ranked #2165 vs #2243 for Kior.

Is Earl or Kior more popular?

Earl is more popular, ranked #2165 compared to Kior at #2243 in the United States.

What do Earl and Kior mean?

Earl means "nobleman, warrior" (Old English origin). Kior means "dark one" (Scottish Gaelic (via Keir) origin).

Are Earl and Kior boy or girl names?

Earl is primarily a boy name. Kior is primarily a boy name.