Cornelius Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Cornelius Name at a Glance

Name	Cornelius
Meaning	From a Roman clan name which is derived from the Latin 'cornu' meaning horn. Famous bearers - a devout centurion converted to Christianity by St Peter, a 3rd-century pope, American Cornelius Vanderbilt and a number of his descendants.
Origin	Latin
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Cornelius Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Cornelius means “From a Roman clan name which is derived from the Latin 'cornu' meaning horn. Famous bearers - a devout centurion converted to Christianity by St Peter, a 3rd-century pope, American Cornelius Vanderbilt and a number of his descendants”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Cornelius Name Origin

Our database records Cornelius under Latin origin. Browse more Latin baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Cornelius a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Cornelius is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Cornelius

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