Cornelius
c(o)-rne-lius,
cor-nelius
US Popularity:3740
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.
Cornelius Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Cornelius is currently #1683 on The Bump
Boy:Cornelius is currently #485 on The Bump Boy Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Cornelius is currently #3740 in U.S. births
Boy:Cornelius is currently #1154 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
#3740
in 2022
+ 247
from 2021
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