Errol
e(r)-rol
US Popularity:20884
Origin:British
Meaning:Chieftain; Nobleman; Warrior; Wanderer; Pledge
Errol is a boy’s name of Latin, British, and Irish origin. As this name has traveled far and wide, it's no coincidence Errol means “wanderer” in Latin. Also a variant of the British name Earl, this baby name doesn’t give up with a meaning like “chieftain,” “nobleman,” and “warrior.” Thanks to his name, baby Errol will know how to stand his ground and fight for what’s right, a humble hero in all he does. In Irish, Earl translates to “pledge,” making an honorable person out of baby. Just like its derivative name Earl, Errol was a popular title in the early 1900s, and could see the glamour and wisdom of the time carried through to the next generation.
Errol Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Errol is currently #3931 on The Bump
Boy:Errol is currently #1299 on The Bump Boy Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Errol is currently #20884 in U.S. births
Boy:Errol is currently #6797 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
#20884
in 2022
- 8976
from 2021
Sources
Name Doctor, Errol
WordSense Dictionary, Errol
Behind the Name, Earl, July 2008
Behind the Name, Errol Popularity in the United States
100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, pg. 390
100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, pg. 396
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