Erling
AIR-ling
Norwegian
"descendant of the chief"
Share
Copy link
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 KydlandNorwegian economist; winner of the Nobel Prize
- Erling JevneNorwegian Olympic cross country skier
- Erling SandeNorwegian MP
- Erling WikborgNorwegian MP
- Erling EidemSwedish theologian
- Erling Walther SørensenDanish footballer
- Erling NorvikNorwegian MP
- Erling Martin Jonny Nilssonretired competitive Swedish speed skater
- Erling HaalandNorwegian footballer who plays for Manchester City