Errol
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Counsel ruler, true image
Origin: English (diminutive)
Popularity: Ranked #5454 in 2025 with 17 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Erron, meaning counsel ruler, true image.
Similar names: eero, ero, earl, elroi, elroy, enola, eron, eros
Name length: 5 letters
How common is Errol? About 1 in 195,794 babies born in 2025 were named Errol, or roughly 0 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Errol
What does the name Errol mean?
Errol means “Counsel ruler, true image” from English (diminutive) roots.
What is the origin of the name Errol?
Errol has English (diminutive) origin. The traditional meaning is “Counsel ruler, true image”.
How popular is Errol?
Errol ranked #5399 in 2025 — given to 17 babies that year.
When was Errol most popular?
Errol peaked in 1941 with 272 babies registered that year.
Is Errol a boy or girl name?
Errol is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Errols in registered births are male.
Is the name Errol rising or falling in popularity?
Errol has fallen 685 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #4714 in 2020 to #5399 in 2025.
How long has Errol been recorded?
Errol appears in birth records across 116 years — from 1896 through 2025.