Cornelius vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5
Total SSA Count
11,793
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jim, Jimmy, Jamie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Cornelius Rank #2,160
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 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

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Cornelius

Octavia Maximilian Beatrix Archibald Lavinia

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cornelius or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Cornelius at #2160 in the United States.

What do Cornelius and James mean?

Cornelius means "horn, strong-willed" (Latin origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Cornelius and James boy or girl names?

Cornelius is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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