Earl vs Whitley

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Earl

Boy #2,165 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"nobleman, warrior"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #2,009 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"white meadow"

Origin: Old English

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Earl Rank #2,165

Whitley Rank #2,009

Whitley is more popular, ranked #2009 vs #2165 for Earl.

Is Earl or Whitley more popular?

Whitley is more popular, ranked #2009 compared to Earl at #2165 in the United States.

What do Earl and Whitley mean?

Earl means "nobleman, warrior" (Old English origin). Whitley means "white meadow" (Old English origin).

Are Earl and Whitley boy or girl names?

Earl is primarily a boy name. Whitley is primarily a boy name.