Cornell - name meaning and origin

The boy's name Cornell \c(o)-rne-ll, cor-nell\ is of French origin. Medieval vernacular form of Cornelius. In modern use, it usually represents a transferred use of the surname. Cornell University, in Ithaca NY, was founded by 19th-century telegraph pioneer Ezra Cornell. He was for a while the largest stockholder in Western Union.

Cornell has 3 variant forms: Cornall, Cornel and Corney.

Baby names that sound like Cornell are Carnell and Kornell.

Cornell is a common male first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Cornell. Compare Cornell with related baby names.