Meaning & Origin
A male given name from Latin.
Cornelius is a boy's and girl's baby name of Latin origin, from the ancient Roman family name Corneille, possibly related to cornu meaning 'horn.' The Cornelii were one of the most powerful patrician families of the Roman Republic, and Saint Cornelius served as Pope in the 3rd century.
With over 36,000 recorded U.S. births, Cornelius has a grand, patrician gravitas. The nickname Neil or Corny gives it flexibility for everyday use.