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.

• 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