Flint vs Earl

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Flint

Boy #1,981 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"hard grey quartz, fire-making stone"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Boy #2,165 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"nobleman, warrior"

Origin: Old English

English American African American

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Flint Rank #1,981

Earl Rank #2,165

Flint is more popular, ranked #1981 vs #2165 for Earl.

Is Flint or Earl more popular?

Flint is more popular, ranked #1981 compared to Earl at #2165 in the United States.

What do Flint and Earl mean?

Flint means "hard grey quartz, fire-making stone" (Old English origin). Earl means "nobleman, warrior" (Old English origin).

Are Flint and Earl boy or girl names?

Flint is primarily a boy name. Earl is primarily a boy name.