Cornelius vs Jan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cornelius

Boy #2,160 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"horn, strong-willed"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Roman Dutch English German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,160
Total SSA Count
68
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Corny, Neil, Connie

Playground Safety Score

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Jan

Boy #2,213 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew (via Latin Johannes)

Cultural Roots

Dutch Polish Czech Scandinavian German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,213
Total SSA Count
65
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Janny

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Cornelius Rank #2,160
Jan Rank #2,213

Cornelius is more popular, ranked #2160 vs #2213 for Jan.

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

Jan ___

  • Jan Pieter
  • Jan Henrik
  • Jan Willem
  • Jan Erik
  • Jan Michael
  • Jan Thomas

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cornelius

Octavia Maximilian Beatrix Archibald Lavinia

If you choose Jan

Piet Lena Hans Marta Erik

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cornelius or Jan more popular?

Cornelius is more popular, ranked #2160 compared to Jan at #2213 in the United States.

What do Cornelius and Jan mean?

Cornelius means "horn, strong-willed" (Latin origin). Jan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (via Latin Johannes) origin).

Are Cornelius and Jan boy or girl names?

Cornelius is primarily a boy name. Jan is primarily a boy name.

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