US Popularity Rank: 9841

Origin: British

Meaning: Law-powerful; Winter solstice

Ewell, ewell, ewell, if it isn't the best baby name you’ve ever heard! This distinctive boy’s name is a powerful choice of English and German origin. Derived from the German words eo wald, this name means “law-powerful,” and is a variant of the name Ewald. It is also a derivative of the Old English name Yule and means “winter solstice,” making this a perfect choice if baby was born during the colder months of the year. As both a given name and a surname, you might recognize Ewell from the likes of actor Tom Ewell, actress Kayla Ewell, or even Major League pitcher Ewell Blackwell.