Gender: Male
Origin: Latin
Meaning: Strong or horned, Like a Horn, Strong Willed, Wise, Horned
Pronunciation: kawr-NEE-lee-uhs, /kɔrˈniːliəs/, K AO R N IY L Y AH S
Popularity Rank: #9,912
Derived from the Roman family name Cornelius, which is thought to be of Etruscan origin. It means 'horn' or 'strong'
The name Cornelius is of Latin origin and means Strong or horned, Like a Horn, Strong Willed, Wise, Horned, Chief, Hound, Intelligence, Strength. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Cornelius is commonly found in United States of America, South Africa, Nigeria, and 63 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: kawr-NEE-lee-uhs
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /kɔrˈniːliəs/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: K AO R N IY L Y AH S
K: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
AO: Pronounce as in "thought" (TH AO T)
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
IY: Pronounce as in "see" (S IY)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
Y: Pronounce as in "yes" (Y EH S)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
S: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Cornelius is recorded 5,112 times globally, ranking it as the 9,912th most common name worldwide.
Cornelius is most prevalent in United States of America, with 1,277 occurrences, making it the 2,434th most popular name in the country.
In Germany, the name Cornelius is found among 1 in every 962 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #2,434 | 1 : 1,417 |
| South Africa | #1,622 | 1 : 1,851 |
| Nigeria | #1,458 | 1 : 1,483 |
| Germany | #1,560 | 1 : 962 |
| Malaysia | #4,289 | 1 : 7,109 |
| United Kingdom | #4,789 | 1 : 3,944 |
| Ghana | #1,020 | 1 : 1,739 |
| Canada | #3,923 | 1 : 3,535 |
| Namibia | #570 | 1 : 1,453 |
| Singapore | #4,306 | 1 : 8,071 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Cornelius from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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