Errol
Errol: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɛɹəl/
Meaning and origin of Errol
- A male given name transferred from the surname, popularized by American Actor Errol Flynn.
Etymology
Transferred from a rare Scottish surname derived from a place name, of unknown meaning. Later interpreted as a variant of Earl in the U.S.
How popular is Errol?
Since 1880, 8,631 boys in the U.S. have been named Errol. Its highest rank for boys was #354 in 1941. In 2025, 17 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Errol FAQ
What does the name Errol mean?
A male given name transferred from the surname, popularized by American Actor Errol Flynn. Transferred from a rare Scottish surname derived from a place name, of unknown meaning. Later interpreted as a variant of Earl in the U.S.
What is the origin of the name Errol?
Errol is listed as a name of Surname (transferred from a surname) origin.
How popular is the name Errol?
Since 1880, 8,631 boys in the U.S. have been named Errol. Its highest rank for boys was #354 in 1941. In 2025, 17 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Errol a boy or girl name?
Errol is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 0 girls and 8,631 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.