Errol vs Rowland

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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Rowland

Boy #6,031 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"famous throughout the land"

Origin: Old High German Hrodland

Cultural Roots

English German Welsh American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,031
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Rowe, Rolly, Lan

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Errol Rank #6,143
Rowland Rank #6,031

Rowland is more popular, ranked #6031 vs #6143 for Errol.

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

Rowland ___

  • Rowland James
  • Rowland Thomas
  • Rowland Henry
  • Rowland Lee
  • Rowland Scott
  • Rowland Edward

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Errol

Vera Hector Mildred Sylvester Mabel

If you choose Rowland

Edmund Wallace Clifton Harriet Eleanor

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Errol or Rowland more popular?

Rowland is more popular, ranked #6031 compared to Errol at #6143 in the United States.

What do Errol and Rowland mean?

Errol means "earl, nobleman" (English origin). Rowland means "famous throughout the land" (Old High German Hrodland origin).

Are Errol and Rowland boy or girl names?

Errol is primarily a boy name. Rowland is primarily a boy name.

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