Brave person or soldier
Derived from the Turkish words 'er', meaning soldier or brave man, and 'ol', meaning to be. It carries the connotation of becoming a courageous individual. It is a common masculine name in Turkey that remains rare in the United States.
Fewer than 5 boys were named Erol in 2025.
English DJ and producer
Turkish-German actor
Computer scientist and professor
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
