Cornelius Alexis

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Cornelius Alexis — Latin
32K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Cornelius Alexis is a name that combines Latin origins. The first name Cornelius is a masculine given name of Latin origin. Cornelius is an originally Roman masculine name. Its derivation is uncertain but is suspected to be from the Latin cornu, "horn". In Ireland it was used as an anglicization of the name Connor. Cornelius as a surname Aaron Cornelius (born 1990), Australian rules footballer Ajani Cornelius (born 2002), American football player Alvin Robert Cornelius (1903–1991), Pakistani jurist and politician Andreas Cornelius (born 1993), Danish footballer Bernard Cornelius (1919–1987), English cricketer Billy Cornelius (1898–?), English footballer Carter Cornelius (1948–1991), American politician Charles Corn. The surname Alexis: Alexis (poet) (c. 375 BC – c. 275 BC), a Greek comic poet Alexis (sculptor), an ancient Greek artist who lived around the 3rd or 4th century BC Alexis (singer) (born 1968), German pop singer Alexis (comics) (1946–1977), French comics artist Alexis, character in Virgil's second Eclogue, beloved of Corydon Alexis, in Greek mythology, a young man of Ephesus, beloved of Meliboea Alexis, a character from Transformers: Unicron Trilogy Alexis, half of the Puerto Rican reggaeton duo Alexis & Fido, also known as Los Pitbulls Surname Aaron Alexis (1979–2013), perpetrator of the 2013 Washington Navy Yard. Cornelius is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 32K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Cornelius reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Cornelius

Latin

Cornelius is an originally Roman masculine name. Its derivation is uncertain but is suspected to be from the Latin cornu, "horn". In Ireland it was used as an anglicization of the name Connor. Cornelius as a surname Aaron Cornelius (born 1990), Australian rules footballer Ajani Cornelius (born 2002), American football player Alvin Robert Cornelius (1903–1991), Pakistani jurist and politician Andreas Cornelius (born 1993), Danish footballer Bernard Cornelius (1919–1987), English cricketer Billy Cornelius (1898–?), English footballer Carter Cornelius (1948–1991), American politician Charles Corn.

Surname: Alexis

Meaning: defender

Greek

Alexis (poet) (c. 375 BC – c. 275 BC), a Greek comic poet Alexis (sculptor), an ancient Greek artist who lived around the 3rd or 4th century BC Alexis (singer) (born 1968), German pop singer Alexis (comics) (1946–1977), French comics artist Alexis, character in Virgil's second Eclogue, beloved of Corydon Alexis, in Greek mythology, a young man of Ephesus, beloved of Meliboea Alexis, a character from Transformers: Unicron Trilogy Alexis, half of the Puerto Rican reggaeton duo Alexis & Fido, also known as Los Pitbulls Surname Aaron Alexis (1979–2013), perpetrator of the 2013 Washington Navy Yard.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Cornelius is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 52%
United Kingdom 26%
Australia 13%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Cornelius by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Cornelius Alexis

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Cornelius Alexis:

6
Expression Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

11
Soul Urge Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

4
Personality Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Cornelius?
The first name Cornelius originates from Latin. Cornelius is an originally Roman masculine name. Its derivation is uncertain but is suspected to be from the Latin cornu, "horn". In Ireland it was used as an anglicization of the name Connor. Cornelius as a surname Aaron Cornelius (born 1990), Australian rules footballer Ajani Cornelius (born 2002), American football player Alvin Robert Cornelius (1903–1991), Pakistani jurist and politician Andreas Cornelius (born 1993), Danish footballer Bernard Cornelius (1919–1987), English cricketer Billy Cornelius (1898–?), English footballer Carter Cornelius (1948–1991), American politician Charles Corn.
When was Cornelius most popular?
The name Cornelius reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Alexis?
The surname Alexis originates from Greek. Alexis (poet) (c. 375 BC – c. 275 BC), a Greek comic poet Alexis (sculptor), an ancient Greek artist who lived around the 3rd or 4th century BC Alexis (singer) (born 1968), German pop singer Alexis (comics) (1946–1977), French comics artist Alexis, character in Virgil's second Eclogue, beloved of Corydon Alexis, in Greek mythology, a young man of Ephesus, beloved of Meliboea Alexis, a character from Transformers: Unicron Trilogy Alexis, half of the Puerto Rican reggaeton duo Alexis & Fido, also known as Los Pitbulls Surname Aaron Alexis (1979–2013), perpetrator of the 2013 Washington Navy Yard.
What are the origins of the name Cornelius Alexis?
The name Cornelius Alexis combines two different traditions: the first name Cornelius has Latin roots, while the surname Alexis originates from Greek.
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