Cornelius vs Edson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cornelius

Boy #2,160 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"horn, strong-willed"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #1,835 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Ed, son of the wealthy guardian"

Origin: Old English (patronymic)

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Cornelius Rank #2,160

Edson Rank #1,835

Edson is more popular, ranked #1835 vs #2160 for Cornelius.

Is Cornelius or Edson more popular?

Edson is more popular, ranked #1835 compared to Cornelius at #2160 in the United States.

What do Cornelius and Edson mean?

Cornelius means "horn, strong-willed" (Latin origin). Edson means "son of Ed, son of the wealthy guardian" (Old English (patronymic) origin).

Are Cornelius and Edson boy or girl names?

Cornelius is primarily a boy name. Edson is primarily a boy name.