Nils vs Cornelius

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nils

Boy #4,894 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek (Nikolaos)

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Boy #2,160 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"horn, strong-willed"

Origin: Latin

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Nils Rank #4,894

Cornelius Rank #2,160

Cornelius is more popular, ranked #2160 vs #4894 for Nils.

Is Nils or Cornelius more popular?

Cornelius is more popular, ranked #2160 compared to Nils at #4894 in the United States.

What do Nils and Cornelius mean?

Nils means "victory of the people" (Greek (Nikolaos) origin). Cornelius means "horn, strong-willed" (Latin origin).

Are Nils and Cornelius boy or girl names?

Nils is primarily a boy name. Cornelius is primarily a boy name.