Errol
Meaning
"earl, nobleman"
Origin: English
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #6,143
- Total SSA Count
- 15
- Syllables
- 2
- Formality
- Moderate
- Nicknames
- Roly, Rol
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"earl, nobleman"
Origin: English
"son of the servant of John"
Origin: Scottish Gaelic
Errol is more popular, ranked #6143 vs #6147 for Maclan.
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Errol is more popular, ranked #6143 compared to Maclan at #6147 in the United States.
Errol means "earl, nobleman" (English origin). Maclan means "son of the servant of John" (Scottish Gaelic origin).
Errol is primarily a boy name. Maclan is primarily a boy name.