Cornelius
c(o)-rne-lius,
cor-nelius
US Popularity:4579
Origin:Latin
Meaning:horn
Cornelius is a masculine name of Latin origin. It is derived from the Latin word cornu, which means "horn." If music is an integral part of your life or you love playing brass instruments, Cornelius is a fun name to celebrate your interests. Baby Cornelius may be inspired to take to the stage or make a powerful impact wherever they go with this old-school name. To make Cornelius shorter and even sweeter, you can abbreviate it to Cory or Neil. Harry Potter fans may also recognize this name from Cornelius Fudge, the malevolent Minister of Magic in the fictional series.
How Popular Is The Name Cornelius?
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Cornelius is currently #1782 on The Bump
Boy:Cornelius is currently #993 on The Bump Boy Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Cornelius is currently #4579 in U.S. births
Boy:Cornelius is currently #2150 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2024
#2150
in 2024
- 257
from 2023
Sources
Behind the Name, Cornelius, June 2023
Name Doctor, Cornelius
WordSense Dictionary, Cornelius (Latin)
Online Etymology Dictionary, Cornelius, October 2017
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