Eril is an uncommon, gender-neutral name of unknown origin, likely derived from various European sources such as the German 'Erih', which means 'always'; the Basque 'Errio', meaning 'happiness'; and the Breton 'Hérel', signifying 'seagull'. It has been used sparingly throughout history but gained some traction in recent decades. The name Eril is often associated with creativity and individuality, as it is not typically encountered on a regular basis.
"Eril experienced a peak in popularity with six births each in 1966 and 1980, followed by fluctuations ranging from five to seven births between 1984 and 1991, culminating in a total of 34 births during this period."