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Cornelius: Meaning & Origin

Cornelius is a boy name of Latin origin meaning “Horn; Cornelius was a Roman centurion who converted to Christianity.”. It's a distinctive name with moderate popularity. With 3 syllables, it's elegant and melodic.

Pronunciation

kɔrˈniːliəs

Phonetic spelling

Popularity

67/100 Score

This name ranks in the top 33% of popular names.

Nicknames

Corny

Popularity Trend

Popularity Trend

15%
54
2010
46
Current
#28
Rank

* Popularity data based on national birth records and trends

Middle Name Ideas

  • Cornelius James
  • Cornelius Peter
  • Cornelius John

Famous Namesakes

  • Cornelius the Centurion