Cornelius vs Brigham

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cornelius

Boy #2,160 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"horn, strong-willed"

Origin: Latin

Roman Dutch English German

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Boy #2,191 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bridge homestead"

Origin: Old English

American English Mormon/LDS

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Cornelius Rank #2,160

Brigham Rank #2,191

Cornelius is more popular, ranked #2160 vs #2191 for Brigham.

Is Cornelius or Brigham more popular?

Cornelius is more popular, ranked #2160 compared to Brigham at #2191 in the United States.

What do Cornelius and Brigham mean?

Cornelius means "horn, strong-willed" (Latin origin). Brigham means "bridge homestead" (Old English origin).

Are Cornelius and Brigham boy or girl names?

Cornelius is primarily a boy name. Brigham is primarily a boy name.