Cornelius vs Patton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Patton

Boy #2,307 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Patrick's town, fighter's settlement"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English Scottish Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,307
Total SSA Count
61
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Pat, Patt

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Cornelius Rank #2,160
Patton Rank #2,307

Cornelius is more popular, ranked #2160 vs #2307 for Patton.

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

Patton ___

  • Patton James
  • Patton Lee
  • Patton William
  • Patton George
  • Patton Allen
  • Patton Scott

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Cornelius

Octavia Maximilian Beatrix Archibald Lavinia

If you choose Patton

Parker Hudson Lincoln Hadley Reagan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cornelius or Patton more popular?

Cornelius is more popular, ranked #2160 compared to Patton at #2307 in the United States.

What do Cornelius and Patton mean?

Cornelius means "horn, strong-willed" (Latin origin). Patton means "Patrick's town, fighter's settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Cornelius and Patton boy or girl names?

Cornelius is primarily a boy name. Patton is primarily a boy name.

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