Lysander vs Cornelius

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lysander

Boy #2,200 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"liberator of men; freer of man"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Boy #2,160 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"horn, strong-willed"

Origin: Latin

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Lysander Rank #2,200

Cornelius Rank #2,160

Cornelius is more popular, ranked #2160 vs #2200 for Lysander.

Is Lysander or Cornelius more popular?

Cornelius is more popular, ranked #2160 compared to Lysander at #2200 in the United States.

What do Lysander and Cornelius mean?

Lysander means "liberator of men; freer of man" (Ancient Greek origin). Cornelius means "horn, strong-willed" (Latin origin).

Are Lysander and Cornelius boy or girl names?

Lysander is primarily a boy name. Cornelius is primarily a boy name.