Lars vs Cornelius

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lars

Boy #2,237 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"crowned with laurel"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #2,160 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"horn, strong-willed"

Origin: Latin

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Lars Rank #2,237

Cornelius Rank #2,160

Cornelius is more popular, ranked #2160 vs #2237 for Lars.

Is Lars or Cornelius more popular?

Cornelius is more popular, ranked #2160 compared to Lars at #2237 in the United States.

What do Lars and Cornelius mean?

Lars means "crowned with laurel" (Latin origin). Cornelius means "horn, strong-willed" (Latin origin).

Are Lars and Cornelius boy or girl names?

Lars is primarily a boy name. Cornelius is primarily a boy name.