Earl

Earl is a one-syllable dog name, making it short and snappy. Earl isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

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Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

Earl is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!

Earl was, in the past month, the 3959th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of May 2025, Earl is becoming ever more niche with new puppy owners. Our stats suggest that the name is less fashionable than it was at this time last year.

We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.

In the past week, Earl was viewed 44 times, and liked 0 times.

The map below shows Earl's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.

Earl is most adored in Nebraska, Arizona and California.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Louisiana, North Carolina and Michigan.

And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Earl.

Most popular breeds named Earl:

1. Labrador Retriever
2. Chihuahua
3. Dachshund
4. English Springer Spaniel
5. Australian Shepherd

• A jack russell terrier named Earl appeared in the comic book Mutts by Patrick McDonnell.

Earl is found in these categories:

posh

Royalty often bestows this aristocratic title, exuding sophistication and elegance.

old-fashioned

Royalty favored this moniker during medieval times for their hounds.

british

A noble rank in the UK, below marquis and above viscount.

guard

Historically, Earls were protectors of their realm, much like watchdogs.

military

Derived from a noble rank, it conveys authority and leadership often associated with armed forces.