54%RatingSave Gender Masculine Usage Norwegian, Swedish, Danish, Norse Mythology, Old Norse [1] Pronounced Pron. YAHRL(Norwegian, Swedish, Danish) [key·IPA] Meaning & History Means "chieftain, nobleman" in Old Norse (a cognate of the English word earl). In the Norse poem Rígsþula Jarl is the son of the god Ríg and the founder of the race of warriors. Related NamesFamily Tree·Details VariantJarle(Norwegian) Feminine FormErle(Norwegian) Other Languages & CulturesEarl, Earle, Erle(English) User SubmissionJärl People think this name isRate·Details classic mature upper class wholesome strong strange simple Name DaysName Days? Norway: January 24Sweden: October 11 Categories A Song of Ice and Fire characters, legend, mythology, noble titles Sources & References Viking Answer Lady Webpage, available from https://www.vikinganswerlady.com/ONNames.shtml.