Cornelius vs Lou

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cornelius

Boy #2,160 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"horn, strong-willed"

Origin: Latin

Roman Dutch English German

✓ All Clear

Boy #2,123 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"famous warrior"

Origin: Germanic via French Louis

French English American

24 High Risk

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Cornelius Rank #2,160

Lou Rank #2,123

Lou is more popular, ranked #2123 vs #2160 for Cornelius.

Is Cornelius or Lou more popular?

Lou is more popular, ranked #2123 compared to Cornelius at #2160 in the United States.

What do Cornelius and Lou mean?

Cornelius means "horn, strong-willed" (Latin origin). Lou means "famous warrior" (Germanic via French Louis origin).

Are Cornelius and Lou boy or girl names?

Cornelius is primarily a boy name. Lou is primarily a boy name.