Cornelius vs Nigel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cornelius

Boy #2,160 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"horn, strong-willed"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #2,190 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"champion (from Old Irish Niall)"

Origin: Old Irish via Norman Latin

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Cornelius Rank #2,160

Nigel Rank #2,190

Cornelius is more popular, ranked #2160 vs #2190 for Nigel.

Is Cornelius or Nigel more popular?

Cornelius is more popular, ranked #2160 compared to Nigel at #2190 in the United States.

What do Cornelius and Nigel mean?

Cornelius means "horn, strong-willed" (Latin origin). Nigel means "champion (from Old Irish Niall)" (Old Irish via Norman Latin origin).

Are Cornelius and Nigel boy or girl names?

Cornelius is primarily a boy name. Nigel is primarily a boy name.