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Cosmas

♂ Boy

Pronounced KOZ-mus /ˈkɒz.məs/Medium

Meaning: From the Greek Kosmas, from kosmos, 'order; beauty; the world/universe.' Borne by Saint Cosmas, patron of physicians. Ancient and dignified.Medium

In 30 seconds: An ancient Greek name: Cosmas means 'order; the universe' (said 'KOZ-mus'). Dignified and saintly.
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Origin MediumGreek
MeaningFrom the Greek Kosmas, from kosmos, 'order; beauty; the world/universe.' Borne by Saint Cosmas, patron of physicians. Ancient and dignified.
U.S. rank (2025)#9907 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 49

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202220122025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Cosmas derives from the Greek Kosmas (kosmos, 'order; the world'), long carried in the Orthodox and Catholic tradition for Saint Cosmas the healer. Ancient and rare in the U.S. (said 'KOZ-mus').

It appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, ancient, and dignified.

Did you know? Cosmas comes from the Greek kosmos, 'order; beauty; the universe' — the name of Saint Cosmas, a patron of physicians — a dignified, ancient choice (said 'KOZ-mus').
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Cosmas — Greek kosmos; Saint Cosmas

Variations

CosmoKosmasKosma

Nicknames

CosCosmo

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Cosmas mean?

Cosmas is Greek, from kosmos, 'order; beauty; the universe' — the name of Saint Cosmas.

How do you pronounce Cosmas?

It's said KOZ-mus /ˈkɒz.məs/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Cosmas a boy or girl name?

Cosmas is a boy's name.

How popular is Cosmas?

Cosmas is a rare name in the U.S.

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