Dave vs Cornelius

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dave

Boy #2,019 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"uncle"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #2,160 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"horn, strong-willed"

Origin: Latin

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Dave Rank #2,019

Cornelius Rank #2,160

Dave is more popular, ranked #2019 vs #2160 for Cornelius.

Is Dave or Cornelius more popular?

Dave is more popular, ranked #2019 compared to Cornelius at #2160 in the United States.

What do Dave and Cornelius mean?

Dave means "uncle" (Hebrew origin). Cornelius means "horn, strong-willed" (Latin origin).

Are Dave and Cornelius boy or girl names?

Dave is primarily a boy name. Cornelius is primarily a boy name.