Cornelius vs Flint

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Flint

Boy #1,981 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"hard grey quartz, fire-making stone"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,981
Total SSA Count
79
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Fli, Fly, Flie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Cornelius Rank #2,160
Flint Rank #1,981

Flint is more popular, ranked #1981 vs #2160 for Cornelius.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cornelius ___

  • Cornelius James
  • Cornelius Edward
  • Cornelius Augustus
  • Cornelius Henry
  • Cornelius William

Flint ___

  • Flint James
  • Flint William
  • Flint Alexander
  • Flint Robert
  • Flint Henry
  • Flint Thomas

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Cornelius

Octavia Maximilian Beatrix Archibald Lavinia

If you choose Flint

Slate River Blaze Stone Reed

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cornelius or Flint more popular?

Flint is more popular, ranked #1981 compared to Cornelius at #2160 in the United States.

What do Cornelius and Flint mean?

Cornelius means "horn, strong-willed" (Latin origin). Flint means "hard grey quartz, fire-making stone" (Old English origin).

Are Cornelius and Flint boy or girl names?

Cornelius is primarily a boy name. Flint is primarily a boy name.

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