What origin is the name Cornwallis?

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

Is Cornwallis a popular name?

Cornwallis 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 Cornwallis?

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

Cornwallis

Q: Is Cornwallis a rare name?

Yes. Cornwallis 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 Cornwallis

Cornwallis

Boy

english

3 syllables

Cornwallis is an english boy's name meaning "An English surname referring to a person who originated from Cornwall, the peninsula in the southwest of England.".

Cornwallis is a boy name of english origin meaning "An English surname referring to a person who originated from Cornwall, the peninsula in the southwest of England.". At 10 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 3 syllables.

Origin: english
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 3

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

An English surname referring to a person who originated from Cornwall, the peninsula in the southwest of England.

Popularity

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

Quick answers about Cornwallis

Very rare in US records

What does Cornwallis mean?

Cornwallis is a boy name of english origin meaning "An English surname referring to a person who originated from Cornwall, the peninsula in the southwest of England.".