Cornelius

Meaning

“Roman family name, probably from Latin cornu, 'horn'; origin uncertain”

Source

Cultural Notes

A Roman centurion of this name appears in the Acts of the Apostles. In Ireland it was used as an English form of Conchúr (Conor).

Popularity

Famous People Named Cornelius

• •Cornelius Vanderbilt (industrialist), Cornelius Ryan (author)

Variants & Spellings

• Cornie, Neil, Cornell