Errol vs Rigel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Errol

Boy #6,143 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"earl, nobleman"

Origin: English

English Scottish Caribbean American

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Boy #6,009 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"foot (of Orion)"

Origin: Arabic

English Arabic American

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Errol Rank #6,143

Rigel Rank #6,009

Rigel is more popular, ranked #6009 vs #6143 for Errol.

Is Errol or Rigel more popular?

Rigel is more popular, ranked #6009 compared to Errol at #6143 in the United States.

What do Errol and Rigel mean?

Errol means "earl, nobleman" (English origin). Rigel means "foot (of Orion)" (Arabic origin).

Are Errol and Rigel boy or girl names?

Errol is primarily a boy name. Rigel is primarily a boy name.