Erle name meaning

✍  Updated on: March 16th, 2023
Gender: Unisex, both Boy and Girl
Origin: Old Norse, Celtic and Old English
Usage: English, Scandinavian, Finnish, Danish, Norwegian and Swedish
Pronunciation: pronunciation of Erle e-rle
Meaning: Nobleman, Based on the English Title of Earl and Many and Link
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What does Erle mean?

Cherished and Classy unisex name Erle is rooted from Old Norse, Celtic and Old English, Erle means "Nobleman, Based on the English Title of Earl or Many and Link" is dominantly used in English, Swedish, Scandinavian, Finnish, Danish and Norwegian.

Erle is variant form of illustrous and conifer Earl. Rooted and Illustrous Earl is used largely in English is of Old English origin, Earl means "Warrior and Noble". Erle is German equivalent of Erla.

How do I pronounce Erle?

The most common way to pronounce two syllabled Erle is e-rle. Some people pronounce it as er-le.

Variants of Erle

Earl, Earld, Erla, Earline, Maríuerla, Erland, Earleana, Erlinda, Earland, Erlandr

Names that rhyme with Erle

How popular is the name Erle?

Erle is a unique baby name in United States, it had been in use since 1882 and was last seen in 1981, during its 67 years of usage, it was able to reach the top 800 names.

In 1891, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 766 on boy names chart when 28 babies were named Erle. There are over 855 babies that have been given the name Erle in United States.

Erle is an uncommon baby name in France, chances of it being still in use are very slim as it was last seen in 2007.

Also, Erle is a familiar name in Estonia, Philippines, Canada and Norway.

At least, 2000 people globally have carried Erle as their given name according to our research.

YearRankBirths
198162605
197452265
1971297011
197035208
1969268411
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Erle in Nordic countries

CountriesMenWomen
First NameSecondary NameFirst NameSecondary Name
Netherlands0555
Sweden0521
Norway0511111466
Denmark40100

Here's what numbers has to say about Erle

Besides being hard-working by nature, you are also independent and like to handle things your way. Your inner vitality inspires people to do great things. You are an attractive person and everyone sees it. Partnerships are exclusively important to you. People who know you describe you as driven and ambitious. You are a workaholic and often bring your job at home which angers your family. Follow your gut, not people.

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Sibling Names for Erle

Introducing a unique yet charming baby name "Erle" that has its roots in Old English and means "nobleman". In search of the perfect sibling names to pair with Erle, we have compiled a list of names that are equally distinctive and meaningful. Take a look at our top picks below!

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Famous people named Erle

  • Erle Stanley Gardner, American lawyer and author
  • Erle P. Halliburton, American businessman specializing
  • Erle Cox, Australian journalist and science fiction writer
  • Erle Wiltshire, former flyweight boxer from Australia
  • Erle C. Kenton was a film director, actor and screenwriter of American nationality

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