The nameAurel
Aurel is a boy's name of Latin origin that evokes gold. It is a form of Aurèle.
- Boy's name
- Latin
- Feast day
Meaning
Aurel comes from the Latin Aurelius, linked to aurum, "gold".
Origin
Latin. It is a common form in Romania.
History
The name spread in France in the 2000s and 2010s. Boys named Aurel celebrate their name day on Saint Aurelius's feast.
Popularity of the name Aurel
Aurel in France
Aurel was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 425 births over the decade, 34% of all recorded babies named Aurel. Its rise began around 1988, and it peaked in 2019. Half of all babies named Aurel in France were born before 2012, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 48 births a year.
Aurel in Switzerland
Aurel was most popular in Switzerland in the 2010s, with 414 births over the decade, 41% of all recorded babies named Aurel. Half of all babies named Aurel in Switzerland were born before 2017, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 64 births a year on average, against 49 in the five years before.
Variants and related names
Aurel in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Aurel mean?
Aurel comes from the Latin Aurelius, linked to aurum, "gold".
What is the origin of the name Aurel?
Latin. It is a common form in Romania.
Is Aurel a girl's or a boy's name?
Aurel is a boy's name.
What are the variants of the name Aurel?
Variants and related names of Aurel include Aurélien.