Earnell is an uncommon and distinctive given name of American origin, derived from Old French elements meaning "home" and "power". It was brought to America by early settlers and has since been used sparsely throughout the United States, particularly in the South. The name Earnell has not gained significant popularity or widespread usage, contributing to its unique and uncommon status today.
"The name Earnell had a brief surge of popularity between 1947 and 1957, with notable years being 1947 with 7 births and then again in 1955 and 1957 with 5 births each."