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Cosmos

♂ Boy

Pronounced KOZ-mos /ˈkɒz.mɒs/Medium

Meaning: From the Greek kosmos, 'order; the ordered universe.' Related to the saint's name Cosmas; also the garden flower. A grand, cosmic word-name.Low

In 30 seconds: A cosmic Greek name: Cosmos means 'order; the universe' (said 'KOZ-mos'). Grand and rare.
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Origin MediumGreek
MeaningFrom the Greek kosmos, 'order; the ordered universe.' Related to the saint's name Cosmas; also the garden flower. A grand, cosmic word-name.
U.S. rank (2022)#8438 ↗ Rising
2022 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1970
Total births (all-time)≈ 44

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202219702022

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

Cosmos comes from the Greek kosmos, 'order; the ordered universe,' linked to St Cosmas and the bright garden flower. A cosmic, expansive name — rare in the U.S. (said 'KOZ-mos').

In the U.S. it appears rarely. Rare, cosmic, and grand.

Did you know? Cosmos is Greek for 'order; the universe' (kosmos) — tied to St Cosmas and to the garden flower — a grand, expansive word-name (said 'KOZ-mos').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Cosmos — Greek kosmos 'order; universe'; St Cosmas; the flower

Variations

CosmoKosmosCosmas

Nicknames

CosCosmo

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Cosmos mean?

Cosmos is Greek for 'order; the ordered universe' (kosmos), tied to St Cosmas and the garden flower.

How do you pronounce Cosmos?

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

Is Cosmos a boy or girl name?

Cosmos is a boy's name.

How popular is Cosmos?

Cosmos is a rare name in the U.S.

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