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Cornelio

♂ Boy

Pronounced kor-NEH-lee-oh /kɔrˈnɛ.li.o/Medium

Meaning: A Spanish/Italian form of Cornelius — from the Latin cornu, 'a horn' (a symbol of strength); borne by an early pope and saint; we note the saintLow

In 30 seconds: A horn: Cornelio is Spanish/Italian. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'kor-NEH-lee-oh'). We note the saint.
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Origin LowSpanish, Latin
MeaningA Spanish/Italian form of Cornelius — from the Latin cornu, 'a horn' (a symbol of strength); borne by an early pope and saint; we note the saint
U.S. rank (2025)#6529 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births13 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1989
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,600

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 198919112025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Cornelio is a Spanish/Italian form of Cornelius — from the Latin cornu, 'a horn' (a symbol of strength); borne by an early pope and saint (we note the saint). A lyrical, classic name (said 'kor-NEH-lee-oh').

In the U.S. it appears in Hispanic and Italian families. Rare, a-horn at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Cornelius is 'a horn' in Latin (cornu, a symbol of strength) — Cornelio is the Spanish/Italian form, borne by an early pope and saint — lyrical and classic (we note the saint; said 'kor-NEH-lee-oh').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Cornelio — Spanish; Latin etymology; saint

Variations

CorneliusCorneliusKornelio

Nicknames

NeyoCorny

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Cecilio— shares the -io ending
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Cornelio mean?

Cornelio is a Spanish form of Cornelius — Latin 'a horn' (cornu, a symbol of strength); borne by a pope and saint. We note the saint.

How do you pronounce Cornelio?

It's said kor-NEH-lee-oh /kɔrˈnɛ.li.o/ — four syllables, stress on the second.

Is Cornelio a boy or girl name?

Cornelio is a boy's name.

How popular is Cornelio?

Cornelio is a very rare name in the U.S.

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