Erling

AIR-ling
Norwegian
"descendant of the chief"

Erling Origin and Meaning

The name Erling is a boy's name meaning "descendant of the chief".

This old-school Nordic name derives from the Old Norse word jarl, meaning "leader, chief".

# 987 in the US

Erling Rank in US Top 1000

Famous People Named Erling

  • Finn Erling Kydland
    Norwegian economist; winner of the Nobel Prize
  • Erling Jevne
    Norwegian Olympic cross country skier
  • Erling Sande
    Norwegian MP
  • Erling Wikborg
    Norwegian MP
  • Erling Eidem
    Swedish theologian
  • Erling Walther Sørensen
    Danish footballer
  • Erling Norvik
    Norwegian MP
  • Erling Martin Jonny Nilsson
    retired competitive Swedish speed skater
  • Erling Haaland
    Norwegian footballer who plays for Manchester City