Cornelius vs Nels

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cornelius

Boy #2,160 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"horn, strong-willed"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #5,445 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"champion, cloud"

Origin: Irish Gaelic via Scandinavian

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Cornelius Rank #2,160

Nels Rank #5,445

Cornelius is more popular, ranked #2160 vs #5445 for Nels.

Is Cornelius or Nels more popular?

Cornelius is more popular, ranked #2160 compared to Nels at #5445 in the United States.

What do Cornelius and Nels mean?

Cornelius means "horn, strong-willed" (Latin origin). Nels means "champion, cloud" (Irish Gaelic via Scandinavian origin).

Are Cornelius and Nels boy or girl names?

Cornelius is primarily a boy name. Nels is primarily a boy name.