Parnell - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Parnell \p(a)-rne-ll, par-nell\ is pronounced par-NEL. It is of Latin origin, and its meaning is "country bumpkin". From Petronius. Also possibly derived from an ancient Roman family name, from the Greek name Petros, meaning "stone". Use may be in honor of Charles Parnell, the 19th-century Irish politician who campaigned for home rule in Ireland. Parnel is a surname derived from a medieval given name. See also Pernell.

Parnell has 2 variant forms: Parnel and Parrnell.

Baby names that sound like Parnell are Burnell, Brunell, Burnel and Bernelle.

Parnell 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 Parnell. Click here to compare Parnell with related baby names.