Errol
AIR-uhl
Popularity
#5971
Letters
5
Syllables
2
Origin
English
Total Births
8,613
Peak Year
#272 in 1941
First Recorded
1896
Style
Vintage, Strong & Bold
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
From the Old English 'eorl' meaning 'nobleman, warrior, or chief.'
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Famous Namesakes
Errol Flynn
Australian-American actor, known for swashbuckling roles.
Errol Morris
American documentary filmmaker.
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