What origin is the name Cornwall?

Cornwall comes from english naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Cornwall a popular name?

Cornwall is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Cornwall?

Names from the same english tradition pair naturally with Cornwall — for example Evelyn, Harper, Ella. You can browse more on our english names page.

Cornwall

Q: Is Cornwall a rare name?

Yes. Cornwall does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Cornwall

Cornwall

Boy

english

2 syllables

Cornwall is an english boy's name meaning "This English masculine name is famously associated with the Duke of Cornwall, a character featured in William Shakespeare's tragedy King Lear.".

Parents who choose Cornwall pick a boy name from the english tradition, meaning "This English masculine name is famously associated with the Duke of Cornwall, a character featured in William Shakespeare's tragedy King Lear.". At 8 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 2 syllables.

Origin: english
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

This English masculine name is famously associated with the Duke of Cornwall, a character featured in William Shakespeare's tragedy King Lear.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Cornwall

Very rare in US records

What does Cornwall mean?

Cornwall is a boy name of english origin meaning "This English masculine name is famously associated with the Duke of Cornwall, a character featured in William Shakespeare's tragedy King Lear.".