Early - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Early \e(a)-rly, ear-ly\ is of Middle English and Old English origin, and its meaning is "early, soon; Earl's meadow". Confederate General Jubal Early.

Early has 4 variant forms: Earley, Earlie, Erlie and Erly.

For more information, see also the related name Earl.

Baby names that sound like Early are Earle, Arly, Erle, Erl, Jarl, Warley and Yarley.

Early is a very rare male first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Early. Click here to compare Early with related baby names.