Cornelius vs Klay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cornelius

Boy #2,160 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"horn, strong-willed"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #2,112 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"clay, mortal man"

Origin: Old English

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Cornelius Rank #2,160

Klay Rank #2,112

Klay is more popular, ranked #2112 vs #2160 for Cornelius.

Is Cornelius or Klay more popular?

Klay is more popular, ranked #2112 compared to Cornelius at #2160 in the United States.

What do Cornelius and Klay mean?

Cornelius means "horn, strong-willed" (Latin origin). Klay means "clay, mortal man" (Old English origin).

Are Cornelius and Klay boy or girl names?

Cornelius is primarily a boy name. Klay is primarily a boy name.