Early - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Early \e(a)-

is of Old English origin, and its meaning is "eagle wood". Also possibly means "earl's meadow", or from the English word "early". 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 an uncommon first name for men but a very common last name for both men and women (#1994 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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