Cornelius Name Origin
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Dutch (European) 50%
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English (European) 30%
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German (European) 20%
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Name Details
- First Name: Cornelius
- Last Name: N/A
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Male
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Name Origin
The name 'Cornelius' is of Latin origin, derived from the Roman family name 'Cornelius'. It was common in ancient Rome and later adopted in various European cultures, especially in Latin-speaking and Christian contexts.
Name Trends
This chart shows how many babies were given the name Cornelius each year, based on data from the U.S. Government's Social Security Administration (SSA).