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Origin: German

Meaning: Hill dweller

Buel is a masculine name of German origin. Also spelled Buell, this surname-turned-given name was first found in the Rhineland in Germany and is thought to have originated from the name Bewer. Buel is believed to mean “hill dweller,” evoking images of the rolling hills of the countryside. This unique moniker was much more popular in the early 1900s, allowing your little trendsetter to bring it back into fashion.