Cornelius vs Dave

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cornelius

Boy #2,160 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"horn, strong-willed"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #2,019 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"uncle"

Origin: Hebrew

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Cornelius Rank #2,160

Dave Rank #2,019

Dave is more popular, ranked #2019 vs #2160 for Cornelius.

Is Cornelius or Dave more popular?

Dave is more popular, ranked #2019 compared to Cornelius at #2160 in the United States.

What do Cornelius and Dave mean?

Cornelius means "horn, strong-willed" (Latin origin). Dave means "uncle" (Hebrew origin).

Are Cornelius and Dave boy or girl names?

Cornelius is primarily a boy name. Dave is primarily a boy name.