What is the origin of the name Cornelius?

Cornelius is a name of Latin origin.

How popular is the name Cornelius?

Cornelius is currently ranked #2150 in the United States and is falling in popularity.

How do you pronounce Cornelius?

Cornelius is pronounced kor-NEE-lee-uhs.

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Cornelius

kor-NEE-lee-uhs

Popularity

#2150

falling

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Latin

Total Births

36,966

Peak Year

#498 in 1974

First Recorded

1880

Style

Classic & Timeless, Sophisticated & Formal

Spelling

Tricky to spell

What It Means

Cornelius is a Latin name, possibly derived from "cornu," meaning "horn."

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Corny Neil Cornel

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Numerology

The Achiever

Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.

Famous Namesakes

Cornelius Vanderbilt
American business magnate and philanthropist.
Cornelius Bumpus
American saxophonist and musician.

Nicknames

Corny Neil Cornel

Spelling Variations

Cornelious Kornelius

Similar Names

Cassius Augustus Theodore

Personality Traits

dignifiedtraditionalresponsiblerespected

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