Ewel is of Welsh origin, meaning 'youth' or 'young'. It is a unisex name, though it's more commonly used as a male name. The name Ewel is often associated with the Welsh prince Owain Glyndŵr, who led a rebellion against English rule in the early 15th century.
The name Ewel experienced a notable spike in popularity around the years 1914 and 1915, with 6 and 9 births respectively during those periods. However, it seems to have been less favored in other years, as there were only 5 births annually from 1922 to 1930, except for a brief rise again in 1930 with 8 births. Overall, the name was given to a total of 68 children over this span of time.