Earl vs Errol

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Earl

Boy #2,165 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"nobleman, warrior"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #6,143 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"earl, nobleman"

Origin: English

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Earl Rank #2,165

Errol Rank #6,143

Earl is more popular, ranked #2165 vs #6143 for Errol.

Is Earl or Errol more popular?

Earl is more popular, ranked #2165 compared to Errol at #6143 in the United States.

What do Earl and Errol mean?

Earl means "nobleman, warrior" (Old English origin). Errol means "earl, nobleman" (English origin).

Are Earl and Errol boy or girl names?

Earl is primarily a boy name. Errol is primarily a boy name.