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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Horn
- Origin
- Romanian/Latin (short form of Corneliu/Cornelius)
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- kor-NEL
Cornel is a boy's name with Romanian and Latin roots, used as a short form of Corneliu or Cornelius. It's pronounced kor-NEL, and its meaning is "horn."
Meaning & Origin of Cornel
Meaning: Horn.
Origin: Romanian/Latin (short form of Corneliu/Cornelius).
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Cornel
kor-NELIPA /kɔːrˈnɛl/
Popularity of Cornel
Cornel peaked at #907 in the U.S. in 1947 with 59 babies given the name, and by 2024 it had fallen to #11167 with just 6.
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FAQ
What does the name Cornel mean?
Horn. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Cornel?
Cornel is pronounced kor-NEL (IPA: /kɔːrˈnɛl/).
Is Cornel a popular name right now?
Cornel peaked at #907 in 1947 and is ranked #11167 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1919–2024.)
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