Errol vs Ottis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Ottis

Boy #6,337 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Wealthy, prosperous warrior"

Origin: Old Germanic 'aud' (wealth) + warrior suffix

Cultural Roots

American English Germanic African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,337
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ott, Otts

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Popularity Comparison

Errol Rank #6,143
Ottis Rank #6,337

Errol is more popular, ranked #6143 vs #6337 for Ottis.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Errol ___

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

Ottis ___

  • Ottis James
  • Ottis Ray
  • Ottis Lee
  • Ottis Monroe
  • Ottis Dean
  • Ottis Calvin

Sibling Name Ideas

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Arlo Cletus Rufus Vida Mabel

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Errol or Ottis more popular?

Errol is more popular, ranked #6143 compared to Ottis at #6337 in the United States.

What do Errol and Ottis mean?

Errol means "earl, nobleman" (English origin). Ottis means "Wealthy, prosperous warrior" (Old Germanic 'aud' (wealth) + warrior suffix origin).

Are Errol and Ottis boy or girl names?

Errol is primarily a boy name. Ottis is primarily a boy name.

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