Earl vs Lemuel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Earl

Boy #2,165 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"nobleman, warrior"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #2,131 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"belonging to God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Earl Rank #2,165

Lemuel Rank #2,131

Lemuel is more popular, ranked #2131 vs #2165 for Earl.

Is Earl or Lemuel more popular?

Lemuel is more popular, ranked #2131 compared to Earl at #2165 in the United States.

What do Earl and Lemuel mean?

Earl means "nobleman, warrior" (Old English origin). Lemuel means "belonging to God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Earl and Lemuel boy or girl names?

Earl is primarily a boy name. Lemuel is primarily a boy name.