East vs Earl

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

East

Boy #7,797 Most Popular

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Boy #2,165 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"nobleman, warrior"

Origin: Old English

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East Rank #7,797

Earl Rank #2,165

Earl is more popular, ranked #2165 vs #7797 for East.

Is East or Earl more popular?

Earl is more popular, ranked #2165 compared to East at #7797 in the United States.

What do East and Earl mean?

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

Are East and Earl boy or girl names?

East is primarily a boy name. Earl is primarily a boy name.