Cornel

Romanian, variation of Cornelius; tree name

"horn"

Cornel Origin and Meaning

The name Cornel is boy's name .

People are likely to want to put that second - Cornell University inspired - L on the end of this name, when in fact it has a completely different etymology. This name is very popular in Romania though American public intellectural Cornel West and South African athlete Cornel Fredericks broadens its use beyond Eastern Europe.