Aurel observes its name day on June 16 in the USA. Additional celebrations for this name occur on August 16 in Estonia and October 5 in Hungary. Furthermore, the name day for Aurel is marked on October 25 in Slovakia.
Aurel is a traditionally masculine name originating from the Latin word meaning "golden," signifying brilliance and preciousness. Historically, it has maintained a quiet presence in the USA, often imported via European immigration, contrasting with its firm establishment overseas. The name conveys a sophisticated and classically romantic mood, suggesting inherent worth and intellectual capability. While rare in American nomenclature, its clear meaning and strong, classic sound provide a timeless appeal. Its long history ensures it is universally recognized as a male identifier across cultures. This name offers parents a refined alternative to more common appellations.
| Country | Day | Month | Names |
 Latvia | 5 | March | Aurelija, Aurora, Austra |
 Italy | 16 | June | Aureliano |
 Spain | 16 | June | Ciro, Aquilino, Aureliano, Siro, Alina, Regina, Regis |
 Estonia | 18 | June | Aurelia, Auri, Auli, Reili, Reeli, Reelika |
 Poland | 4 | July | Ageusz, Alfred, Aurelian, Elżbieta, Innocenta, Innocenty, Józef, Julian, Malwin, Malwina, Odo, Teodor, Wielisław |
 France | 27 | July | Aurèle, Nathalie |
| Poland | 27 | July | Alfons, Alfonsyna, Aureli, Julia, Laurenty, Lilla, Marta, Natalia, Natalis, Pantaleon, Rudolf, Rudolfa, Rudolfina, Wszebor |
 Denmark | 28 | July | Aurelius |
 USA | 10 | August | Herb, Herbert, Herbie, Heriberto, Larry, Laura, Laurean, Laurel, Lauren, Laurence, Laurie, Lauryn, Lawrence, Lora, Loren, Lorena, Lorenzo, Loretta, Lori, Lorraine |
| Poland | 9 | September | Augustyna, Aureliusz, Dionizy, Gorgoncjusz, Pimen, Piotr, Ścibor, Ścibora, Sergiusz, Sobiesąd |
| Poland | 13 | September | Aleksander, Aureliusz, Eugenia, Filip, Lubor, Materna, Morzysław, Szeliga |
 Croatia | 25 | September | Nikola of Flue, Aurelija, Kleofa, Firmin |
| Italy | 25 | September | Aurelia |
 Lithuania | 25 | September | Aurelija, Kleopas, Ramvyde, Vaigintas |
| Poland | 25 | September | Aureli, Aurelia, Aurelian, Franciszek, Gaspar, Herkulan, Kamil, Kleofas, Kleopatra, Ładysław, Piotr, Rufus, Świętopełk, Wincenty, Władysław, Władysława, Włodzisław |
 Hungary | 5 | October | Aurél |
 Austria | 15 | October | Aurelia, Theresia |
| Poland | 16 | October | Ambroży, Aurelia, Dionizy, Florentyna, Galla, Gallina, Gaweł, Gerard, Gerarda, Gerhard, Grzegorz, Radzisław |
 Slovakia | 31 | October | Aurélia |
| Spain | 12 | November | Aurelio |
| Poland | 16 | November | Aureliusz, Dionizy, Edmund, Gertruda, Leon, Marek, Maria, Niedamir, Otomar, Paweł, Piotr |
| Spain | 18 | November | Aurelio |
| Lithuania | 2 | December | Aurelija, Milmante, Paulina, Svirgailas |
| Poland | 2 | December | Adria, Aurelia, Balbina, Bibianna, Paulina, Sulisław, Wiktoryn, Zbylut |