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Cosmas

Quick answerCosmas derives from the Greek word "kosmos" (κόσμος), meaning "order" or "world," and was used to describe someone who embodies cosmic order or worldliness.

Ancient Greek (Latinized) · Boy · 2 syllables

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#9,907
TrendStable
Peak year2022
Syllables2
OriginAncient Greek (Latinized)
LanguageAncient Greek (Latinized)
CultureAncient Greek (Latinized)
ReligionChristianity
Letters6
Numerology7 Chaldean 3
Global rank#250

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Cosmas

Cosmas derives from the Greek word "kosmos" (κόσμος), meaning "order" or "world," and was used to describe someone who embodies cosmic order or worldliness.

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Etymology

Cosmas derives from the Greek word "kosmos" (κόσμος), meaning "order" or "world," and was used to describe someone who embodies cosmic order or worldliness. The name is primarily used in Christian traditions, particularly in Eastern Orthodox and Catholic churches, most famously borne by Saint Cosmas, a 3rd-century physician and martyr venerated alongside his twin brother Damian.

Cosmas currently ranks #9,907 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2022.

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