Erol

Erol is a boy's name of Turkish origin meaning “brave.” In England & Wales it was given to 4 boys in 2022.

Erol at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Turkish
Meaning
“brave”

About the name Erol

Erol belongs to the Turkish tradition. Its meaning — “brave” — is the sense carried by its Turkish roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Erol first appears in Social Security records in 1955. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1990 in 1966, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 454 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Erol in US records

First recorded (US)
1955
Best US rank
#1990 in 1966
Peak year
1966
Total since 1880
454

Erol in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#1458 in 1996
Babies named Erol in 2022
4
Total since 1996
82

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Erol mean?

Erol means “brave” in its Turkish roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Erol a boy or girl name?

Erol is a boy name. In England & Wales, 4 babies received the name in 2022.

What origin is the name Erol?

Erol comes from the Turkish tradition.

How popular is the name Erol?

Erol first appears in US records in 1955. Its best-ever ranking was #1990 in 1966, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

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