Cornel
Pronunciation: [ k-AWRN-uhl ]
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Cornel first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 889 babies have been named Cornel in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Cornel is past its peak , currently ranked #20,386 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #20,386
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Cornel
Cornel is a boy name .
Cornel is currently ranked #20,386 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Cornel include Cor, Corn, Corny, Cornie, Coy, Coie, and Corkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Cornel include Cornelius, Cornell . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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