Cornelius vs Ames

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cornelius

Boy #2,160 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"horn, strong-willed"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #2,018 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"friend"

Origin: Old French

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Cornelius Rank #2,160

Ames Rank #2,018

Ames is more popular, ranked #2018 vs #2160 for Cornelius.

Is Cornelius or Ames more popular?

Ames is more popular, ranked #2018 compared to Cornelius at #2160 in the United States.

What do Cornelius and Ames mean?

Cornelius means "horn, strong-willed" (Latin origin). Ames means "friend" (Old French origin).

Are Cornelius and Ames boy or girl names?

Cornelius is primarily a boy name. Ames is primarily a boy name.