boy's name
Kornel
KOR-nel
- Origin Polish
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 359
Kornel is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2008 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
- Kornel is a name of Polish origin.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2013, when 23 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in England and Wales.
- Today about 1 in 175,654 babies in England and Wales is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 2006.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Kornel Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 2000s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 40 |
| 2010s | 185 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 50 |
How Popular Is Kornel?
In 2025, Kornel was given to 3 babies in England and Wales. It is a rare choice.
Where Kornel Is Used
Figures for England and Wales leave out any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Kornel
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Kornel Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Kornel over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Kornel
- Pronunciation KOR-nel
Sibling Names for Kornel
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Kornel — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Kornel
How popular is the name Kornel?
In 2025, Kornel was given to 3 babies in England and Wales. It is a rare choice.
Is Kornel a girl's or a boy's name?
Kornel is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Kornel?
Kornel has 2 syllables.
When was Kornel most popular?
Kornel peaked in 2013, when 23 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
Is Kornel a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Kornel currently ranks #6,267 in England and Wales. Its usage has held steady over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.