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".

Erling Rank in US Top 1000

# 987 in the US

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