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Cornelius

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Latin origin · /kor-NEEL-yus/ · biblical

Meaning: From a Roman family name possibly derived from the Latin cornu meaning horn, borne by a centurion in the New Testament.

Popularity 92/1003 syllablesPeaked 1974→ Stable

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Most popular in the 1970s.

Today, Cornelius is one of the most common baby names (popularity 92/100).

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