Kornelius

Meaning of Kornelius

Kornelius is a male name with German origins. It is a variation of the name Cornelius, which has Latin roots. The name Kornelius holds strong associations with intelligence and leadership. In German, it is pronounced as kawr-NAY-lee-oos (/kɔrˈneːliʊs/) and in English as kawr-NEE-lee-uhs (/kɔːrˈniːliəs/). In the United States, Kornelius has been given to a small number of newborn boys in recent years, with occurrences ranging from 5 to 8 between 2010 and 2014. Its popularity remains relatively low but steady. Overall, Kornelius is an uncommon yet distinctive choice for parents seeking a unique and meaningful name for their baby boy.

Pronunciation

German

• Pronunced as kawr-NAY-lee-oos (/kɔrˈneːliʊs/)

English

• Pronunced as kawr-NEE-lee-uhs (/kɔːrˈniːliəs/)

• Cornelius
• Cornelis
• Kornel