Cornel

At a Glance: Name: Cornel – Meaning: horn – Origin: Romanian/Latin (short form of Corneliu/Cornelius) – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: kor-NEL

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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

Phonetic: kor-NEL   IPA: /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.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1919–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Cornel mean?

Horn. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Cornel)

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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