Cornelio

Meaning of Cornelio

Cornelio is a masculine given name of Latin provenance, representing the Italian and Spanish adaptation of the ancient Roman nomen Cornelius, which itself derives from the Latin cornu (“horn”) and denoted membership in the plebeian gens Cornelia, a lineage noted for its civic prominence and military distinction. Historically associated with Pope Cornelius, who presided over the early Christian community in the third century, the name conveys a sense of classical dignity and ecclesiastical heritage. In Italian usage, it is articulated as kor-NEH-lyo (/korˈnɛljo/), reflecting its phonetic fidelity to the original Latin form. In the United States, Cornelio has maintained a consistently rare profile throughout the twentieth and twenty-first centuries—most recently registering seven occurrences and a rank of 917 for male newborns in 2024—underscoring its appeal as an uncommon yet historically resonant choice.

Pronunciation

Italian

• Pronunced as kor-NEH-lyo (/korˈnɛljo/)

• Cornell
• Cornelius
• Cornel
• Cornelio