Cornwallis - name meaning and origin

The boy's name Cornwallis \c(o)-rn-wallis, cornwa(l)-lis\ is of Old English origin, and its meaning is "man from Cornwall". Surname used as a given name in the 19th century. Famous English general in the revolutionary War George Cornwallis lost the battle of Yorktown to Washington and Lafayette, but was later more successful putting down other colonial rebellions in India and Ireland.

Baby names that sound like Cornwallis are Cornall, Cornelius, Kornelis, Cornilius, Cornelus, Cornell, Cornelio and Corneille.

Cornwallis is a very rare male first name and is not used as a surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Cornwallis. Compare Cornwallis with related baby names.