What does Christos mean?
Christos means “anointed” in Greek.
What does Cosmo mean?
Cosmo comes from the Greek kosmos, “order,” “harmony” or “universe.”
Christos vs Cosmo
Which is more popular?
Cosmo is more popular than Christos today: about 80 US babies were given the name Cosmo in 2025, compared with 33 named Christos.
| Christos | Cosmo | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Anointed | Order, universe |
| Origin | Greek | Greek |
| Gender | Boy | Boy |
| Pronunciation | KREES-tos | KOZ-moh |
| Syllables | 2 | 2 |
| First appeared | 1915 | 1910 |
| Peak year | 1979 (67) | 2022 (99) |
| In 2025 | 33 | 80 |
| Trend | Declining | Rising |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Christos
Cosmo
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Christos | Cosmo |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 180 | 510 |
| 2010s | 386 | 282 |
| 2000s | 463 | 254 |
| 1990s | 374 | 172 |
| 1980s | 458 | 108 |
| 1970s | 485 | 128 |
| 1960s | 226 | 121 |
| 1950s | 93 | 191 |
| 1940s | 57 | 191 |
| 1930s | 51 | 286 |
| 1920s | 86 | 452 |
| 1910s | 31 | 254 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Christos or Cosmo more popular?
Cosmo is more popular than Christos today: about 80 US babies were given the name Cosmo in 2025, compared with 33 named Christos.
What is the difference between Christos and Cosmo?
Christos means Anointed (Greek origin), while Cosmo means Order, universe (Greek origin).
Which name is older, Christos or Cosmo?
In US records, Christos first appears in 1915 and Cosmo in 1910, so Cosmo has the longer recorded history.