Burl is an uncommon given name of American origin, derived from the Old Norse word 'björn', which means bear. It gained popularity during the mid-20th century in the United States but has since become quite rare. The name Burl typically evokes images of strength and masculinity, much like its ursine namesake.
"The name Burl experienced intermittent popularity between 1924 and 1929, with peaks of five and eight births respectively in those years."