Erol

The first name Erol is a masculine name with Turkish roots and carries the meaning "be a man!" It is composed of the Turkish terms er, meaning "man, soldier, hero", and ol, meaning "be, become". Erol is a widely used and popular boy's name in Turkish-speaking regions.

What does the name Erol mean?

Erol is a masculine first name that originates from Turkish and means "be a man!" The name is made up of the words er for "man, soldier, hero" and ol for "be, become". In Turkey, Erol is also found as a surname. Notable people who bear this name include Turkish singer and actor Erol Evgin and German actor Erol Sander. A less common variant of the name is Eroll.

Where does the name Erol come from?

The origin of the name Erol is Turkish, with its meaning being "be a man!" The

How do you pronounce Erol?

The name Erol is pronounced in two syllables and flows smoothly. The common pronunciation is "E-rol" [eˈrɔl] or [ˈeːrɔl], with the emphasis varying slightly depending on the language region. The bright sound of the "E" culminates in a distinctive, rolling "r". The dark "o" before the final "l" gives the name a soft, somewhat oriental sound. Erol sounds melodic and simultaneously present - open yet assertive.

Popularity

In Germany, Erol is a rather rare first name. The name currently ranks 5,840th on the list of the most common male first names. Its best placement was in 1936, when it reached 256th place. In the last ten years, Erol has been given as a first name about 190 times, placing it 1,643rd in the ten-year statistics. For the period from 2010 to 2024, it ranks 1,575th.

Nicknames & pet names

Er / Eri / Erilein / Eroline / Eroller / Erolski / Eroo / Eros / Erä

Famous people

• Can Erol Ergenekan (Turkish swimmer)
• Erol Aktas (football player from Germany)
• Erol Alkan (British musician)
• Erol Alkan (Dutch football player)
• Erol Bekir (Swedish footballer)
• Erol Bilgin (weightlifter)
• Erol Borali (Spanish football player)
• Erol Buyukburc (Turkish singer)
• Erol Duygun (Turkish football player)
• Erol Erdal Alkan (Dutch football player)
• Erol Erduran (Cypriot writer)
• Erol Evgin (Turkish actor)
• Erol Flynn (American actor)
• Erol Gunaydin (actor)
• Erol Iba (Indonesian footballer)
• Erol Kahraman (football player from England)
• Erol Kahraman (Canadian ice hockey player)
• Erol Kaynak (football player)
• Erol Kemah (wrestler)
• Erol Keskin (footballer)