Burchell is an uncommon yet distinct given name, believed to have originated from the Scottish surname 'Burchill'. This name likely stems from the Old French word 'bourc', meaning 'fortified place', and the Anglo-Norman French suffix '-el' signifying a person who comes from or owns a fortified place. Burchell was traditionally a male name, but it has been used as a female name in some instances, adding to its uniqueness.
"Over a span of fifty-three years (1921 to 1974), the name Burchell was given to six children each in 1921 and 1928, five children in both 1971 and 1974. Altogether, there were twenty-two babies named Burchell during this period."