Cornelius vs Lysander

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cornelius

Boy #2,160 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"horn, strong-willed"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #2,200 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"liberator of men; freer of man"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Cornelius Rank #2,160

Lysander Rank #2,200

Cornelius is more popular, ranked #2160 vs #2200 for Lysander.

Is Cornelius or Lysander more popular?

Cornelius is more popular, ranked #2160 compared to Lysander at #2200 in the United States.

What do Cornelius and Lysander mean?

Cornelius means "horn, strong-willed" (Latin origin). Lysander means "liberator of men; freer of man" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Cornelius and Lysander boy or girl names?

Cornelius is primarily a boy name. Lysander is primarily a boy name.