Nile vs Cornelius

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nile

Boy #1,936 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"champion, cloud"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American Egyptian

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Boy #2,160 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"horn, strong-willed"

Origin: Latin

Roman Dutch English German

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Nile Rank #1,936

Cornelius Rank #2,160

Nile is more popular, ranked #1936 vs #2160 for Cornelius.

Is Nile or Cornelius more popular?

Nile is more popular, ranked #1936 compared to Cornelius at #2160 in the United States.

What do Nile and Cornelius mean?

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

Are Nile and Cornelius boy or girl names?

Nile is primarily a boy name. Cornelius is primarily a boy name.