Cornelis
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About Cornelis
Cornelis is the Dutch form of the Latin name Cornelius, which originated from the Roman clan name Cornelii. This masculine name carries a sense of heritage and strength, derived from the Latin word 'cornu' meaning 'horn'. Throughout Dutch history, Cornelis has been a consistently popular name, with many notable bearers including the Dutch Golden Age painter Cornelis Troost and explorer Cornelis de Houtman. While common in the Netherlands and other Dutch-speaking regions, the name is less frequently used internationally. Many Cornelis bearers use the nicknames Cor, Cees, or Kees. The name combines traditional dignity with historical significance.
Pronounced kor-NAY-lis.
As of October 2026, Cornelis ranked #10982 in US births in 2002 SSA, peaked at #3619 in 1946.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | 0 |
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Cornelis on lists
Famous Corneliss
- Cornelis Johannes van Houten
Dutch astronomer
- Cornelis Vreeswijk
Dutch singer,songwriter
- Cornelis de Bie
Dutch playwright and biographer
- Cornelis Jacobszoon Drebbel
Dutch builder of the first navigable submarine
- Sir Cornelis Maartenszoon Tromp
1st Baronet, Dutch naval officer
- Cornelis Corneliszoon van Haarlem
Dutch Golden Age painter
- Cornelis de Witt
Dutch politician
- Cornelis Janssens van Ceulen
Dutch,English painter
- Cornelis Arie "Kees" Verkerk
former Dutch speed skater
- Maurits Cornelis "M.C." Escher
Dutch graphic artist