Burl: Name Meaning, Origin, Nicknames and Popularity

The name Burl is of English origin and is a variant of the name Burrell. It is derived from the Old French word "burel" meaning "reddish brown cloth". The name may have originally been used as a nickname for someone who worked with or wore this type of fabric.

The origin of the name "Burl" is uncertain. It is believed to be a variation of the name "Burwell", which is of Old English origin and means "fortified farm or estate". It may also be a shortened form of the name "Burlington", which is of Old English origin and means "settlement by the fort". However, the exact origin and meaning of the name "Burl" is not well-documented.

The popularity of the name Burl has significantly declined over the years. It is considered to be a very uncommon name. According to the Social Security Administration data, Burl was most popular in the early to mid-1900s, reaching its highest popularity in the 1920s. However, since then, its usage has steadily decreased. In recent years, the name Burl has become extremely rare and is not frequently chosen for baby boys.

1. Burly
2. Burlie
3. Burleigh
4. Burrell
5. Burleson
6. Burleigh
7. Burls
8. Burleton
9. Burleston
10. Burlage

1. Burls
2. B
3. BC
4. Burlie
5. BC Curls
6. Burly
7. Burlito
8. B-Mart
9. Burl-a-rama
10. Burlesque

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2. Burl Osborne - American newspaper executive and former publisher of The Dallas Morning News.
3. Burl Cain - Former warden of the Louisiana State Penitentiary, also known as Angola Prison.
4. Burl Toler - Former American football player and the first African-American NFL official.
5. Burl Smith - Former American football player who played in the NFL for the St. Louis Rams and the New York Giants.
6. Burl Haggard - American aviator who flew in combat during World War II and later became a top gunnery instructor.
7. Burlingame Land - American diplomat and author, known for his work on U.S.-China relations.
8. Burl McClain - American businessman and politician, served as mayor of Wilmington, North Carolina.
9. Burl Eaves - American baseball player who played in the MLB for the Cleveland Indians.
10. Burl Self - American basketball player who played in the NBA for the Chicago Stags.