Powell - name meaning and origin

The boy's name Powell \po-well, powe-ll\ is of Old English origin. Surname related to Paul. Author Anthony Powell.

Powell has 1 variant form: Powel.

Baby names that sound like Powell are Poll, Pawel and Pell.

Powell 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 Powell. Compare Powell with related baby names.