Errol

Errol is a Scottish boy's name. Scottish surname made famous by actor Errol Flynn. Dashing and distinctive.

How popular is Errol in the United States?

In 2024, 15 boys in the United States were named Errol, making it the 5,971st most popular boy's name that year.

It has fallen over the decade, from 4,589th ten years before.

Its busiest year on record was 1941, with 272 births.

Records for Errol go back to 1896, and 8,613 babies have been given the name since.

What Errol means and where it comes from

Scottish surname made famous by actor Errol Flynn. Dashing and distinctive.

Errol is of Scottish origin, described as vintage in style.

Is Errol a boy's or a girl's name?

In 2024 the name was recorded only for boys — 15 of them, with no births of the other sex frequent enough to appear in the data.

Sibling name ideas for Errol

Names of the same origin for a sister, most common first.

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Errol mean?

Scottish surname made famous by actor Errol Flynn. Dashing and distinctive.

Where does the name Errol come from?

Errol is of Scottish origin, and is usually described as vintage in style.

How popular is Errol in the United States?

In 2024, 15 boys in the United States were named Errol, making it the 5,971st most popular boy's name that year.

Is Errol a boy's or a girl's name?

In 2024 the name was recorded only for boys — 15 of them, with no births of the other sex frequent enough to appear in the data.

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