Erling - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Erling \e-rli-

is of Old English origin, and its meaning is "son of the nobleman".

Baby names that sound like Erling are Arlin, Erland, Erlend and Orlin. Other similar baby names are Erving and Carling.

Erling is an uncommon first name for men but a very common last name for both men and women (#32065 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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