Nels vs Cornelius

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nels

Boy #5,445 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"champion, cloud"

Origin: Irish Gaelic via Scandinavian

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Boy #2,160 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"horn, strong-willed"

Origin: Latin

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Nels Rank #5,445

Cornelius Rank #2,160

Cornelius is more popular, ranked #2160 vs #5445 for Nels.

Is Nels or Cornelius more popular?

Cornelius is more popular, ranked #2160 compared to Nels at #5445 in the United States.

What do Nels and Cornelius mean?

Nels means "champion, cloud" (Irish Gaelic via Scandinavian origin). Cornelius means "horn, strong-willed" (Latin origin).

Are Nels and Cornelius boy or girl names?

Nels is primarily a boy name. Cornelius is primarily a boy name.