Burnell

English surname

"little brown"

Burnell Origin and Meaning

The name Burnell is a boy's name meaning "little brown".

Burnell had some life as a first name in the early decades of the 20th century. Today, a handful of baby boys are still given the name, perhaps in honor of one of its famous bearers.

Burnell Rank in US Top 1000

# 951 in the US

Famous People Named Burnell

• Burnell Taylor American R&B singer
• Burnell Poole American naval artist
• Burnell Joseph Dent American NFL player