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Burdell

♂ Boy

Pronounced bur-DEL /bərˈdɛl/Medium

Meaning: Burdell is an English surname pressed into use as a first name, most likely a variant of Burdett, a Norman name thought to derive from a diminutive of 'bourde' (shield or lance) or a nickname. It sits among the -ell surname-names, like Cordell and Burnell, worn by boys in the early twentieth century.Low

In 30 seconds: Burdell is a boy's name from an English surname, likely tied to Burdett. It appears in US records from 1912, peaking around 1926 (said bur-DEL).
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Origin LowEnglish, Norman
MeaningBurdell is an English surname pressed into use as a first name, most likely a variant of Burdett, a Norman name thought to derive from a diminutive of 'bourde' (shield or lance) or a nickname. It sits among the -ell surname-names, like Cordell and Burnell, worn by boys in the early twentieth century.
U.S. rank (1959)#3315 ↘ Falling
1959 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1926
Total births (all-time)≈ 321

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 192819121959

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Burdell comes from an English surname, most plausibly a variant of Burdett, a name of Norman roots. As with many surnames, families revived it as a given name to honor a line, giving it a sturdy, old-fashioned sound.

It was never common, given to only about fifteen boys a year at its 1926 peak, and it faded from records by the late 1950s. A boy named Burdell then would be a great-grandfather today, and the name remains a rare surname-name.

Did you know? Burdell follows the old pattern of turning a family surname into a first name, joining Cordell and Burnell among the -ell surname-names of its day.
Overall data confidence 32%
References - Burdell — English surname, likely variant of Burdett (Norman, from 'shield'); rare early-1900s US boy usage

Variations

BurdetteBurnellVerdell

Nicknames

BurdDell

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If you like Burdell…

Burdette— the likely related surname name
Burnell— a like -ell surname boy's name
Cordell— a same-style -ell boy's name
Verdell— a comparable rare -ell name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Burdell mean?

It is from an English surname, most likely a variant of Burdett, a Norman name thought to come from a word for 'shield'.

How do you pronounce Burdell?

It is said bur-DEL /bərˈdɛl/ - two syllables.

Is Burdell a boy or girl name?

Burdell is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Burdell?

It was always rare in the United States, given to only about fifteen boys a year even at its peak in the mid-nineteen-twenties.

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