BoyEnglish origin

Errol: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

A nobleman who wanders with purpose and charm.

Origin
English
Syllables
2
Current rank
#4708
Peak
#354 in 1941

Trend: Falling, easing off its high over the latest decade.

Popularity over time

Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)

1896: #102418961920: #177719201930: #191419301940: #36519401950: #58419501960: #64119601970: #70319701980: #82219801990: #118419902000: #206220002005: #276320052010: #333020102015: #380720152020: #47082020#1#4708

What Errol Means

Errol is a boy name of English origin. A nobleman who wanders with purpose and charm.

How Popular Errol Is

Errol currently ranks #4708 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #354 in 1941. It has been easing off its high.

Good to Know About Errol

  • Errol peaked at #354 in the U.S. in 1941.
  • Errol is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.
  • Errol is a name from the English-speaking tradition.

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Sibling Names for Errol

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Questions About Errol

What does Errol mean?

Errol is a boy name of English origin. A nobleman who wanders with purpose and charm.

How popular is Errol?

Errol currently ranks #4708 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #354 in 1941. It has been easing off its high.

Where does Errol come from?

Errol comes from English roots. Errol peaked at #354 in the U.S. in 1941.

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