Boy Name
Erroll
Erroll is a boy's name whose meaning is not firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a boy's name across several naming traditions, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Considering Erroll? It is a boy name, and ranks in our Rare popularity tier. Phonetically it shares territory with Erle.
Erroll meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Erroll has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: Multiple naming traditions are associated with this name.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Erroll as E·R·R·O·L·L, with 6 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Erroll is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Erroll variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Errolla, Errolle, Errolly, Errol.
- Nicknames: Err and E.
- Middle names: Pair Erroll with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Erroll middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Erle, Errol, Earley, Erland, Earle — full picks on the sibling names for Erroll guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Erroll? Browse our names like Erroll guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Erroll
What does the name Erroll mean?
Erroll has no single meaning that is firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a boy name in US birth records, and parents usually choose it for its sound rather than a documented meaning.
What is the origin of Erroll?
The exact origin of Erroll is debated, but it has been used across multiple naming traditions.
How do you pronounce Erroll?
Erroll has 6 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Erroll a boy's or girl's name?
Erroll is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Erroll in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Erroll sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Erroll?
Names that share Erroll's sound and style include Erle, Errol, Earley, Erland, Earle.
What middle names pair well with Erroll?
Good middle-name fits for Erroll pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Erroll is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Erroll is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Erroll?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Erroll share its rhythm without rhyming — Erle, Errol, Earley all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.