Cornelius vs Lars

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cornelius

Boy #2,160 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"horn, strong-willed"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #2,237 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"crowned with laurel"

Origin: Latin

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Cornelius Rank #2,160

Lars Rank #2,237

Cornelius is more popular, ranked #2160 vs #2237 for Lars.

Is Cornelius or Lars more popular?

Cornelius is more popular, ranked #2160 compared to Lars at #2237 in the United States.

What do Cornelius and Lars mean?

Cornelius means "horn, strong-willed" (Latin origin). Lars means "crowned with laurel" (Latin origin).

Are Cornelius and Lars boy or girl names?

Cornelius is primarily a boy name. Lars is primarily a boy name.