What does Branwell mean?

Branwell as a boys' name has its root in Old English, and the meaning of the name Branwell is "broom well; raven well". Branwell is a variant form of Bramwell (Old English): place name.

STARTS/ENDS WITH Br-, -well

ASSOCIATED WITH old english, broom (flower), raven

Variations

VARIANTS Branwyll, Branwill

ALTERNATIVE FORMS VIA BRAMWELL Brammell, Bramwel, Bramwyll

How popular is Branwell?

Branwell is an unusual given name for men. Branwell is also an unusual last name for both adults and children. (2000 U.S. DEMOGRAPHICS)

Similar Names

Branwell is pronounced similarly to Brunel and Brunell. Other suggested similar-sounding names are Anwell, Arnell, Arondell, Arundell (see Arundel), Bernelle (see Burnell), Blackwell, Blondell, Boswell, Brandell, Branden▼, Brander, Branlea (see Branley), Branlee, Branley, Branlie, Branly, Brannen, Bransen, Branten, Brawly, Brenley (see Brinley), Brickell, Brinlee, Brinley, Brinly, Bromwell, Bromwyl (see Bromwell), Brynlee, Brynly, Burnel (see Burnell), Burnell, Caswell, Crandall, Crandell, Creswell, Cromwell, Crowell, Danell, Franzel, Granvill (see Granville), Harwell, Mandell, Mansell, Maxwell▲, Rancell, Randell▼, Ranell and Samwell. These names tend to be more frequently used than Branwell.