TheNameDBErrol
MasculineMeaning
Uncertain; possibly derived from a Scottish place name or a variant of Earl.
Etymology
Errol likely derives from the Scottish place name Errol in Perthshire, which may be related to Old English or Gaelic elements. Alternatively, it may represent a variant or diminutive of Earl or similar names.
About the Name Errol
Errol is a Scottish name that gained international recognition through the actor Errol Flynn. The name has a somewhat dashing quality and remains in use, though it is less common than in the mid-20th century.