Errol - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Errol \e(r)-rol\ is a variant of Earl (Old English) and Erroll, and the meaning of Errol is "nobleman, warrior, prince".

The baby name Errol sounds like Erryl, Erl, Erryle and Orrel. Other similar baby names are Erric, Carrol, Karol, Darrol, Ercole, Ercolo, Erno, Eron and Eros.

Errol is a somewhat common first name for men (#764 out of 1220) but an uncommon last name for both men and women. (1990 U.S. Census)

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