Fitzgerald vs Earl

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Fitzgerald

Boy #2,235 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Gerald"

Origin: Anglo-Norman/Irish

Irish American English

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Boy #2,165 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"nobleman, warrior"

Origin: Old English

English American African American

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Fitzgerald Rank #2,235

Earl Rank #2,165

Earl is more popular, ranked #2165 vs #2235 for Fitzgerald.

Is Fitzgerald or Earl more popular?

Earl is more popular, ranked #2165 compared to Fitzgerald at #2235 in the United States.

What do Fitzgerald and Earl mean?

Fitzgerald means "son of Gerald" (Anglo-Norman/Irish origin). Earl means "nobleman, warrior" (Old English origin).

Are Fitzgerald and Earl boy or girl names?

Fitzgerald is primarily a boy name. Earl is primarily a boy name.