The baby name Cornel is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /kɔrˈnɛl/ (kor-NEL).
Cornel is Latin in Origin.
The baby name Cornel is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /kɔrˈnɛl/ (kor-NEL).
Cornel is Latin in Origin.
Cornel is a masculine given name rooted in the Latin nomen Cornelius, likely connected to cornu, “horn,” though the precise etymology is debated. In Romanian it functions both as an independent name and as the everyday form of Corneliu; in Dutch and Afrikaans it appears as a clipped variant of Cornelis/Cornelius. Related forms include Cornelius (Latin/English), Cornelis (Dutch), Cornelio/Cornélio (Italian, Spanish, Portuguese), Kornel/Kornél (Polish, Hungarian), and Corneliu (Romanian).
Usage draws prestige from the ancient Roman gens Cornelia and early Christian tradition through Pope Saint Cornelius and the New Testament centurion Cornelius, which helped the name spread in Europe. Cornel gained particular currency in Romania during the 20th century and sees occasional use in Dutch- and Afrikaans-speaking communities; it remains rare in English. Contemporary recognition includes figures such as philosopher Cornel West. Overall, Cornel carries a classical, steady tone with the broadly accepted meaning “horn,” sometimes interpreted as connoting strength.
| Cornel Wilde Cornel Wilde was an actor from the United States, best known for his role in the film 'The Greatest Show on Earth'. He also starred in 'A Song to Remember' and 'Leave Her to Heaven'. | Cornel West Cornel West is a prominent American philosopher, political activist, and social critic, best known for his work in the field of African American studies. He gained widespread recognition for his book 'Race Matters', which explores issues of race, justice, and democracy in America. In addition to his academic work, West has appeared in films like 'The Matrix Reloaded' and 'The Matrix Revolutions'. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NA | 0 | #31 | 3 | 2,537 | |
| MD | 0 | #33 | 2 | 434 | |
| CM | 0 | #56 | 1 | 2,592 | |
| MD | Boys | 0 | #61 | 22 | 756 |
| LU | 0 | #66 | 1 | 2,830 | |
| JM | 0 | #91 | 3 | 3,714 | |
| CY | Boys | 0 | #123 | 9 | 3,473 |
| ID | Boys | 0 | #135 | 1 | 4,130 |
| BW | Girls | 0 | #151 | 1 | 4,216 |
| LT | Boys | 0 | #151 | 1 | 2,166 |
| BW | Boys | 0 | #154 | 1 | 4,685 |
| HU | Boys | 0 | #174 | 1 | 3,954 |
| AE | 0 | #185 | 3 | 10,220 | |
| RU | 0 | #194 | 1 | 3,641 | |
| DK | 0 | #205 | 2 | 5,198 | |
| BG | Boys | 0 | #220 | 1 | 3,850 |
| LU | Boys | 0 | #220 | 1 | 4,970 |
| NA | Girls | 0 | #232 | 6 | 7,146 |
| JM | Boys | 0 | #245 | 28 | 6,876 |
| GR | Girls | 0 | #249 | 1 | 6,293 |
| PT | 0 | #250 | 1 | 4,161 | |
| NA | Boys | 0 | #251 | 3 | 6,830 |
| GR | Boys | 0 | #268 | 6 | 6,912 |
| NG | 0 | #269 | 4 | 5,926 | |
| JM | Girls | 0 | #278 | 1 | 7,507 |
| KZ | Boys | 0 | #296 | 1 | 6,578 |
| CZ | Boys | 0 | #297 | 9 | 6,530 |
| DK | Boys | 0 | #326 | 7 | 7,401 |
| PL | Boys | 0 | #338 | 3 | 6,459 |
| PT | Boys | 0 | #356 | 12 | 7,951 |
| GH | Boys | 0 | #361 | 1 | 8,138 |
| ZA | 0 | #375 | 73 | 14,421 | |
| YE | 0 | #398 | 1 | 8,639 | |
| Austria | Boys | 0 | #402 | 41 | 2,180 |
| France | Boys | 2015 | #404 | 3 | 2,851 |
| PH | Boys | 0 | #408 | 1 | 11,440 |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #424 | 1 | 15,987 |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #429 | 1 | 13,098 |
| Spain | 0 | #442 | 11 | 2,326 | |
| AR | Boys | 0 | #483 | 1 | 7,628 |
| PA | Boys | 0 | #504 | 2 | 9,305 |
| CR | Boys | 0 | #509 | 2 | 10,188 |
| Spain | Boys | 0 | #522 | 492 | 5,610 |
| RU | Boys | 0 | #523 | 4 | 12,621 |
| IT | Boys | 0 | #531 | 1,630 | 10,046 |
| IR | Boys | 0 | #540 | 13 | 10,162 |
| PS | Boys | 0 | #553 | 9 | 10,655 |
| HK | Boys | 0 | #555 | 3 | 12,905 |
| LY | 0 | #559 | 1 | 12,703 | |
| CM | Girls | 0 | #560 | 1 | 11,671 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #561 | 1 | 19,177 |
| CM | Boys | 0 | #569 | 7 | 12,054 |
| IL | Boys | 0 | #596 | 12 | 10,983 |
| BD | Boys | 0 | #605 | 1 | 10,045 |
| BO | Boys | 0 | #622 | 1 | 9,244 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #650 | 1 | 16,104 |
| IT | 0 | #676 | 39 | 4,183 | |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #738 | 2 | 17,960 |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #739 | 5 | 18,093 |
| BR | Boys | 0 | #785 | 1 | 12,213 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #800 | 7 | 18,755 |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #819 | 8 | 15,093 |
| NL | Boys | 0 | #822 | 130 | 5,873 |
| Germany | Boys | 0 | #824 | 129 | 5,697 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #841 | 356 | 25,619 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #844 | 108 | 16,906 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #868 | 274 | 25,928 |
| United States | Boys | 2024 | #887 | 6 | 7,044 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #910 | 9 | 17,948 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #977 | 5 | 15,656 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,014 | 1 | 25,931 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #1,031 | 3 | 16,355 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #1,039 | 1 | 16,750 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,083 | 10 | 22,615 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,182 | 1 | 25,439 |
| TR | 0 | #1,252 | 3 | 19,440 | |
| IT | Girls | 0 | #1,431 | 16 | 9,415 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,605 | 10 | 28,008 |
Cornel is popular in 52 countries — most recent births per country:
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