Early
ER-lee
Letters
5
Syllables
2
Origin
English
Total Births
4,352
Peak Year
#99 in 1921
First Recorded
1880
Style
Vintage
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
An English surname turned given name, referring to someone who lived early in a settlement or was an early riser.
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Numerology
The Nurturer
Caring, responsible, and loving. Names at 6 resonate with warmth and family devotion.
Famous Namesakes
Early Wynn
Hall of Fame baseball pitcher.
Early Doucet
Former American football player.
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