Northern town or north field
Derived from Old French or Middle English elements meaning 'north' and 'town' or 'field'. It likely originated as a habitational surname for someone living in a northern settlement.
Less common today
Norvell isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,474 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Birth name of comedic actor Oliver Hardy
Professional basketball player
The cowardly but lovable member of Mystery Inc. · Scooby-Doo
