Cornelius vs Sir

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cornelius

Boy #2,160 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"horn, strong-willed"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #1,964 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"lord, master"

Origin: Old French

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Cornelius Rank #2,160

Sir Rank #1,964

Sir is more popular, ranked #1964 vs #2160 for Cornelius.

Is Cornelius or Sir more popular?

Sir is more popular, ranked #1964 compared to Cornelius at #2160 in the United States.

What do Cornelius and Sir mean?

Cornelius means "horn, strong-willed" (Latin origin). Sir means "lord, master" (Old French origin).

Are Cornelius and Sir boy or girl names?

Cornelius is primarily a boy name. Sir is primarily a boy name.