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Aurel

♂ Boy

Pronounced OW-rel /ˈɔː.rɛl/Medium

Meaning: From the Latin Aurelius, 'golden' (aureus, 'gold'). Aurel is the Romanian and Central European short form. Warm and classic.Low

In 30 seconds: A golden classic: Aurel means 'golden,' from Aurelius (said 'OW-rel'). Warm and rare.
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Origin MediumLatin, Romanian
MeaningFrom the Latin Aurelius, 'golden' (aureus, 'gold'). Aurel is the Romanian and Central European short form. Warm and classic.
U.S. rank (2023)#12418 ↘ Falling
2023 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1927
Total births (all-time)≈ 195

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 192719132023

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Aurel is from the Latin Aurelius, 'golden,' and serves as the Romanian short form. A warm, classical heritage name, rare in the U.S. (said 'OW-rel').

In the U.S. it appears rarely, mostly in Romanian and Central European families. Rare, golden, and classic.

Did you know? Aurel comes from the Latin Aurelius, 'golden' (from aureus, 'gold') — the Romanian and Central European short form of a warm, classical name (said 'OW-rel').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Aurel — Latin Aurelius 'golden'; Romanian short form

Variations

AureliusAurelioAurele

Nicknames

RelAury

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Aurel mean?

Aurel is from the Latin Aurelius, 'golden' (aureus, 'gold') — the Romanian short form.

How do you pronounce Aurel?

It's said OW-rel /ˈɔː.rɛl/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Aurel a boy or girl name?

Aurel is a boy's name.

How popular is Aurel?

Aurel is a rare name in the U.S.

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