Cosmo
Cosmo: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Cosmo
- A male given name from Ancient Greek.
Etymology
Borrowed by Scotland from Italy in the 18th century. An Italian variant of Cosimo, from the name Cosmas of a saint (martyred with his brother Damian in the fourth century), from Ancient Greek κόσμος (kósmos, “order, ordered universe”).
How popular is Cosmo?
Since 1880, 6 girls and 2,949 boys in the U.S. have been named Cosmo (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #13984 in 2022. Its highest rank for boys was #933 in 1913. In 2025, 80 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Cosmo FAQ
What does the name Cosmo mean?
A male given name from Ancient Greek. Borrowed by Scotland from Italy in the 18th century. An Italian variant of Cosimo, from the name Cosmas of a saint (martyred with his brother Damian in the fourth century), from Ancient Greek κόσμος (kósmos, “order, ordered universe”).
What is the origin of the name Cosmo?
Cosmo is listed as a name of Greek origin.
How popular is the name Cosmo?
Since 1880, 6 girls and 2,949 boys in the U.S. have been named Cosmo (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #13984 in 2022. Its highest rank for boys was #933 in 1913. In 2025, 80 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Cosmo a boy or girl name?
Cosmo is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 6 girls and 2,949 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.