Elis vs Errol

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elis

Boy #6,117 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"my God is an oath"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Welsh Scandinavian Hebrew English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,117
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
El

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Errol

Boy #6,143 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"earl, nobleman"

Origin: English

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Caribbean American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,143
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Roly, Rol

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Elis Rank #6,117
Errol Rank #6,143

Elis is more popular, ranked #6117 vs #6143 for Errol.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Elis ___

  • Elis James
  • Elis Thomas
  • Elis John
  • Elis Owen
  • Elis Morgan
  • Elis David

Errol ___

  • Errol James
  • Errol John
  • Errol Wayne
  • Errol Vincent
  • Errol Thomas
  • Errol Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Elis

Seren Rhys Carys Owen Finn

If you choose Errol

Vera Hector Mildred Sylvester Mabel

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elis or Errol more popular?

Elis is more popular, ranked #6117 compared to Errol at #6143 in the United States.

What do Elis and Errol mean?

Elis means "my God is an oath" (Hebrew origin). Errol means "earl, nobleman" (English origin).

Are Elis and Errol boy or girl names?

Elis is primarily a boy name. Errol is primarily a boy name.

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