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Cornelious
BoyLatin· “variant of Cornelius”
- Meaning
- variant of Cornelius (origin disputed)
- Origin
- Latin
- Pronunciation
- kor-NEEL-yuhs
- Syllables
- 4
- US rank 2025
- Unranked
- US babies 2025
- 0
- Best rank
- #493 (1886)
- Peak year
- 1921
Meaning and origin of Cornelious
Cornelious is often said to mean “variant of Cornelius”; the origin is uncertain, though it is usually linked to Latin roots.
Cornelious is a spelling of Cornelius, a Roman family name whose meaning is uncertain; it is often linked with the Latin cornu, horn, but that connection is not proven. In the New Testament, Cornelius is a Roman centurion who becomes one of the first Gentile converts to Christianity. It is said kor-NEEL-yuhs. Neil, Corny and Cory are possible nicknames. The name has a distinguished, historical character. The name was popular in the Netherlands and in the US, especially in the nineteenth century.
Popularity over time
Cornelious has been given to babies in the United States since at least 1880, the first year of Social Security records. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 18 different years. Its best national rank was #493 in 1886, and the most babies received it in 1921, when 42 were named Cornelious. It did not appear in the 2025 data, which only lists names given to at least five babies.
Its national rank moved from #1,162 in 1920, #1,224 in 1950, #2,011 in 1980, #5,341 in 2000, and #9,889 in 2010. Of the 2,475 US boys named Cornelious since records began, 14% were born in the 1920s, its biggest decade. The 1930s come next, with 294 babies. Since 2010, 67 more have been named Cornelious.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Minor, Rosco, Cicero, Burnett, and Gifford.
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for boys.
Cornelious is usually pronounced kor-NEEL-yuhs, with four syllables. It has ten letters, starts with C and ends in “-us”.
Middle names for Cornelious
A few middle names that flow with Cornelious: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Cornelious
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Cornelious mean?
Cornelious is often said to mean “variant of Cornelius”; the origin is uncertain, though it is usually linked to Latin roots.
What is the origin of the name Cornelious?
Cornelious has Latin roots. Cornelious is a spelling of Cornelius, a Roman family name whose meaning is uncertain; it is often linked with the Latin cornu, horn, but that connection is not proven.
Is Cornelious a popular name?
No. Cornelious was not recorded for five or more babies of its most common sex in 2025, so it is rare today.
Is Cornelious a boy or girl name?
Cornelious is mainly a boy's name. In the US it is used almost only for boys.
How do you pronounce Cornelious?
Cornelious is usually pronounced kor-NEEL-yuhs. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings