Buell - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Buell \bu(e)-ll\ is pronounced BYOO-ell. It is of German origin, and its meaning is "hill dweller". Use of surnames like Buell, Buford, and Beauregard as given names come from the custom of naming sons after commanding officers during and after the American Civil War. In the North, names like Grant and Scott became popular choices.

Buell has 4 variant forms: Buel, Bueller, Buhl and Buhler.

Baby names that sound like Buell are Bell, Beal, Beall, Bill, Byll and Pell.

Buell is a very rare male first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Buell. Click here to compare Buell with related baby names.