Erroll
Old English · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Erroll
The name 'Erroll' is a variant of 'Earl,' derived from the Old English word *eorl*, meaning "nobleman" or "warrior," and ultimately from Proto-Germanic *erlaz.
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Etymology
The name 'Erroll' is a variant of 'Earl,' derived from the Old English word *eorl*, meaning "nobleman" or "warrior," and ultimately from Proto-Germanic *erlaz. It is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, notably in Scotland and England, with historical prominence through figures like the Scottish clan chief Erroll of that Ilk, though it has no specific religious association.
Erroll currently ranks #11,984 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1959.
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