Cosmo

At a Glance: Name: Cosmo – Meaning: order, the ordered universe (and by extension, beauty/adornment) – Origin: Greek (via Italian Cosimo) – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: KAHZ-moh

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Cosmo is a boy's name of Greek origin that came into English by way of the Italian Cosimo, pronounced KAHZ-moh. At its root it carries the meaning of order — the ordered universe, and by extension, beauty or adornment. On name-style lists it's typically grouped with free-spirited, boho and clean, modern picks.

Meaning & Origin of Cosmo

Meaning: Order, the ordered universe (and by extension, beauty/adornment).

Origin: Greek (via Italian Cosimo).

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Cosmo

Phonetic: KAHZ-moh   IPA: /ˈkɑːzmoʊ/

Popularity of Cosmo

Cosmo's high point in Social Security data was 1913, when it ranked #933 with 28 baby boys given the name; in the most recent 2024 data it ranked #1683, given to 99 boys, across the full 1910-2024 record.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1910–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Cosmo mean?

Order, the ordered universe (and by extension, beauty/adornment). (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Cosmo)

How do you pronounce Cosmo?

Cosmo is pronounced KAHZ-moh (IPA: /ˈkɑːzmoʊ/).

Is Cosmo a popular name right now?

Cosmo peaked at #933 in 1913 and is ranked #1683 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1910–2024.)

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