The baby name Kornel is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈkɔr.nɛl/ (KOR-nel).
Kornel is Latin in Origin.
The baby name Kornel is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈkɔr.nɛl/ (KOR-nel).
Kornel is Latin in Origin.
Kornel is the Central and Eastern European form of the ancient Roman name Cornelius, usually connected to Latin cornu 'horn'. The name spread from the distinguished gens Cornelia and entered Christian name stock through early saints, notably Pope Saint Cornelius (3rd century). In modern usage Kornel is standard in Polish, while Hungarian prefers Kornél; it is also encountered across Central Europe.
Variants and cognates include Cornel (Romanian), Cornell (English), Cornelius (Latin/English/German), Kornelius (Scandinavian/German), Cornelio (Italian/Spanish/Portuguese), Cornelis (Dutch), Corneille (French), and Polish Korneliusz; the feminine counterpart is Kornelia/Cornelia. The name gained renewed literary visibility in the 19th century in Central Europe and remains a crisp, traditional choice. Its meaning evokes protective strength and steadfastness associated with the horn, while the Korn- spelling lends a Slavic-Hungarian flavor without losing its pan-European pedigree.
| Kornél Mundruczó Kornél Mundruczó is a Hungarian filmmaker and actor best known for directing the film 'White God', which won the Un Certain Regard award at the Cannes Film Festival in 2014. He has also directed 'Pieces of a Woman', a film that received critical acclaim and featured Vanessa Kirby in a standout role. Mundruczó's work often explores complex human emotions and societal issues. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | Boys | 2024 | #1 | — | 820 |
| DJ | Boys | 0 | #36 | 1 | 657 |
| MD | Boys | 0 | #81 | 1 | 756 |
| HU | 0 | #114 | 2 | 1,675 | |
| OM | 0 | #121 | 1 | 6,215 | |
| PL | Boys | 0 | #121 | 515 | 6,459 |
| HU | Boys | 0 | #132 | 44 | 3,954 |
| ID | Boys | 0 | #135 | 1 | 4,130 |
| RS | Boys | 0 | #153 | 2 | 2,277 |
| Sweden | Boys | 2022 | #180 | 3 | 1,509 |
| PL | 0 | #186 | 27 | 2,600 | |
| NA | Girls | 0 | #237 | 1 | 7,146 |
| HR | Boys | 0 | #257 | 3 | 3,997 |
| GR | Boys | 0 | #273 | 1 | 6,912 |
| JM | Boys | 0 | #293 | 1 | 6,876 |
| KZ | Boys | 0 | #296 | 1 | 6,578 |
| CZ | Boys | 0 | #300 | 6 | 6,530 |
| DK | Boys | 0 | #332 | 1 | 7,401 |
| HK | 0 | #357 | 1 | 8,483 | |
| PL | Girls | 0 | #360 | 5 | 5,096 |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #422 | 3 | 15,987 |
| Austria | Boys | 0 | #432 | 11 | 2,180 |
| SD | Boys | 0 | #466 | 1 | 10,523 |
| ZA | 0 | #474 | 1 | 14,421 | |
| GT | Boys | 0 | #499 | 1 | 7,625 |
| RU | Boys | 0 | #526 | 1 | 12,621 |
| HK | Boys | 0 | #557 | 1 | 12,905 |
| IR | Boys | 0 | #559 | 7 | 10,162 |
| CM | Boys | 0 | #575 | 1 | 12,054 |
| BH | 0 | #585 | 3 | 17,937 | |
| BD | Boys | 0 | #602 | 4 | 10,045 |
| IL | Boys | 0 | #624 | 2 | 10,983 |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #742 | 2 | 18,093 |
| United States | Boys | 2008 | #884 | 5 | 7,541 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #915 | 4 | 17,948 |
| Germany | Boys | 0 | #921 | 32 | 5,697 |
| NL | Boys | 0 | #931 | 21 | 5,873 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #981 | 1 | 15,656 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #999 | 3 | 16,906 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #1,036 | 4 | 16,750 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,141 | 3 | 22,615 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,175 | 8 | 25,439 |
| MA | 0 | #1,199 | 1 | 20,986 | |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,236 | 1 | 25,928 |
| TR | 0 | #1,254 | 1 | 19,440 | |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,264 | 9 | 25,619 |
| IT | Boys | 0 | #1,437 | 35 | 10,046 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,685 | 7 | 28,008 |
Kornel is popular in 39 countries — most recent births per country:
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