Cornell Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Cornell Name at a Glance

Name	Cornell
Meaning	College; name of a town.
Origin	English
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Cornell Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Cornell means “College; name of a town”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Cornell Name Origin

Our database records Cornell under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Cornell a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Cornell is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Cornell

When considering Cornell for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.