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