Anel is a male given name.

In the Balkans, Anel is popular among the Bosniaks in the former countries of Yugoslav. The name is a modification of Anil, and it holds the same meanings: righteous ruler, just emperor, and to be remembered forever. The name's variant, Arnel, is also frequently used among the Bosniak population.

Given name Anel Ahmedhodžić (born 1999), Swedish footballer of Bosnian descent Anel Dedić (born 1991), Bosnian footballer Anel Hadžić (born 1989), Bosnian footballer Anel Hajrić (born 1996), Bosnian footballer Anel Hebibović (born 1990), Bosnian footballer Anel Husić (born 2001), Swiss footballer of Bosnian descent Anel Karabeg (born 1962), Bosnian football manager Anel Pirić (born 2004), Bosnian footballer Anel Rashkaj (born 1989), Kosovan footballer Anel Šabanadžović (born 1999), Bosnian footballer Anel Sudakevich (born 1906–2002), Soviet silent film actress