Earl vs Narcissa

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Earl

Boy #2,165 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"nobleman, warrior"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,165
Total SSA Count
68
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Narcissa

Girl #71,267 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"narcissus flower, sleep-inducing"

Origin: Greek narkissos via Latin

Cultural Roots

English American Literary Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#71,267
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Cissy, Narci, Cissa

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Earl Rank #2,165
Narcissa Rank #71,267

Earl is more popular, ranked #2165 vs #71267 for Narcissa.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Earl ___

  • Earl James
  • Earl Lee
  • Earl Ray
  • Earl Dean
  • Earl Wayne

Narcissa ___

  • Narcissa Rose
  • Narcissa Jane
  • Narcissa Elizabeth
  • Narcissa Violet
  • Narcissa Mae
  • Narcissa Grace

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Earl

Duke Roy Loretta Pearl Clyde

If you choose Narcissa

Bellatrix Andromeda Draco Lucretia Celestia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Earl or Narcissa more popular?

Earl is more popular, ranked #2165 compared to Narcissa at #71267 in the United States.

What do Earl and Narcissa mean?

Earl means "nobleman, warrior" (Old English origin). Narcissa means "narcissus flower, sleep-inducing" (Greek narkissos via Latin origin).

Are Earl and Narcissa boy or girl names?

Earl is primarily a boy name. Narcissa is primarily a girl name.

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