Cornelius

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At a glance

Cornelius ranks #2201 for dogs. It is almost always a boy's name (100% male). It is most popular with Brussels Griffons.

Data updated November 2026 · How we count

How popular is Cornelius?

#2,201dog name of 19,856
1 in 9,974male dogs
55dogs in the records
#2,000cat name

Girl or boy?

Girls 0%Boys 96%Not recorded 4%

0% girls · 100% boys among 53 dogs with a recorded sex

Cornelius over the years

Rising
00.91.82013: 0.6, 2014: 0.4, 2015: 0.3, 2016: 0.0, 2017: 0.3, 2018: 0.8, 2019: 0.0, 2020: 0.9, 2021: 0.2, 2022: 0.5, 2023: 0.9, 2024: 1.62013201520172019202120232024

Dogs named Cornelius per 10,000 dogs born that year, from the sources that record birth year.

Popular with these breeds

Names that sound like Cornelius

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Questions

Is Cornelius a girl or boy dog name?

It is almost always a boy's name (100% male).

How popular is Cornelius for dogs?

Cornelius is the #2,201 dog name of 19,856 in our data, with 55 dogs in public records. The name is rising.

How do you pronounce Cornelius?

Cornelius is said in 4 syllables: Cor·ne·li·us. Tap Listen to hear it.

What names sound like Cornelius?

Corduroy, Coraline and Cordelia sound similar.

What breeds are often named Cornelius?

Brussels Griffons, Cocker Spaniels and Havanese are the breeds most often called Cornelius.

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