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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Horn
- Origin
- Latin (Roman gens name)
- Gender
- Used for both boys and girls
- Pronunciation
- kor-NEEL-yus
Cornelius is a Latin name — it started as a Roman gens (family) name — and its meaning is simply "horn." If you're considering it, you're looking at a name with a long, documented history rather than a modern invention. U.S. birth records for Cornelius stretch all the way back to 1880, so there's over a century of data to see how it's been used.
Meaning & Origin of Cornelius
Meaning: Horn.
Origin: Latin (Roman gens name).
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Cornelius
kor-NEEL-yusIPA /kɔːrˈniːljəs/
Popularity of Cornelius
Cornelius peaked in popularity in 1882, when it ranked #130 with 107 babies given the name. By 2024 it had fallen to #2150, with only 68 babies named Cornelius that year.
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FAQ
What does the name Cornelius mean?
Horn. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Cornelius?
Cornelius is pronounced kor-NEEL-yus (IPA: /kɔːrˈniːljəs/).
Is Cornelius a popular name right now?
Cornelius peaked at #130 in 1882 and is ranked #2150 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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