What does the name Cornelius mean?

The name Cornelius means "Horn".

What is the origin of the name Cornelius?

Cornelius is a name of Latin origin.

In 2023, 68 babies were named Cornelius in the United States. The name is currently falling in popularity.

Yes, Cornelius is traditionally used as a boy's name.

Boy's name

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Births Last Year: 68 ↘

All-Time Total: 33,604

Peak Year: 1974

Cornelius is a Latin name derived from the Roman family name Cornelius, which is believed to come from the Latin word "cornu," meaning "horn."

Boy names closely related to Cornelius

Willie Markell Roderick Jakobe Jarvis Jaylan Demarcus Reginald

Girl names closely related to Cornelius

Jamiah Jaleah Jaliyah Jamia Amaria Jamiyah Journei Ashanti

Names with similar meaning to Cornelius

Cornelia Cornell Neel

Births per year in the United States

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