TheNameDBBurl
MasculineMeaning
A knot or lump in wood, or derived from a surname meaning a man who removes knots from cloth.
Etymology
The name likely derives from the Middle English 'burle' or 'burl,' referring to a knot in wood or a tool used in cloth-making. It may also be a diminutive or variant of earlier English surnames.
About the Name Burl
Burl is a relatively uncommon given name with English origins, most famously associated with the 20th-century entertainer Burl Ives. The name has a rustic, folksy quality reflecting its occupational or nature-based roots.