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The baby name Cosimo is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced {'IPA': '/koˈziːmo/', 'respelling': 'KOH-ZEE-moh'}.

Cosimo is Italian in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 3.0
Origin: Italian
Pronunciation: {'IPA': '/koˈziːmo/', 'respelling': 'KOH-ZEE-moh'}

What is the meaning of the name Cosimo ?

The baby name Cosimo is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced {'IPA': '/koˈziːmo/', 'respelling': 'KOH-ZEE-moh'}.

Cosimo is Italian in Origin.

Cosimo is the Italian form of Cosmas, ultimately from Greek Kosmas (Κοσμᾶς), related to kosmos “order, adornment; world” and the adjective kosmios “orderly, decent.” As a given name it carries senses of order, harmony, and beauty, sometimes glossed as “ornament” or “good governance.” It entered Italian via Late Latin Cosmas and settled as Cosimo in Tuscany and central Italy.

The name gained strong cultural weight through early Christian veneration of Saints Cosmas and Damian, physician-martyrs whose cult spread across the Mediterranean. Its Renaissance prestige was sealed by Florence’s Medici dynasty - Cosimo de’ Medici (“the Elder”) and Cosimo I, first Grand Duke of Tuscany - linking the name to patronage, learning, and civic order. Variants and cognates include Cosmo (Italian/English), Cosma (Italian/Romanian), Cosima (feminine), Cosmas (English/Latinized), Kosmas (Greek), and Kuzma (Slavic). Usage today is steady but modest in Italy, with periodic revivals among art- and history-minded parents abroad.

Cosimo has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Cosimo

Cosimo de' Medici Politician · Born 1389 · Florence Cosimo de' Medici was a pivotal politician in Florence, best known for founding the Medici family's political dynasty during the Renaissance. He played a crucial role in supporting the arts and humanism, which helped shape the cultural landscape of Florence and beyond. Cosimo I de' Medici, Grand Duke of Tuscany Politician · Born 1519 · Republic of Florence Cosimo I de' Medici was a key political figure in the Republic of Florence, becoming the first Grand Duke of Tuscany in 1569. He is most famous for consolidating power and significantly influencing the cultural and political landscape of the region during the Renaissance.

Cosimo – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
MT 0 #43 1 1,767
IT Boys 0 #99 27,796 10,046
QA 0 #106 1 7,011
GR 0 #135 1 3,911
RS Boys 0 #154 1 2,277
MT Boys 0 #176 4 4,064
AE 0 #186 2 10,220
LU Boys 0 #195 24 4,970
SI Boys 0 #211 1 3,402
AO Boys 0 #249 1 5,568
IT 0 #259 970 4,183
KZ Boys 0 #296 1 6,578
AL Boys 0 #303 1 5,122
CZ Boys 0 #305 1 6,530
Canada Boys 2018 #327 5 2,587
CN Boys 0 #331 1 9,639
PL Boys 0 #340 1 6,459
MU Boys 0 #369 1 8,477
PT Boys 0 #379 3 7,951
France Boys 2021 #385 3 2,865
Germany 0 #426 12 2,542
PA Boys 0 #505 1 9,305
CR Boys 0 #510 1 10,188
HK Boys 0 #557 1 12,905
IR Boys 0 #565 1 10,162
CM Boys 0 #575 1 12,054
SG Girls 0 #632 1 18,916
HK Girls 0 #650 1 16,104
CL Boys 0 #700 1 13,390
Germany Boys 0 #705 254 5,697
BR Boys 0 #784 2 12,213
KW Boys 0 #806 1 18,755
TN 0 #862 4 13,765
United States Boys 2024 #874 19 7,044
Spain Boys 0 #909 22 5,610
OM Boys 0 #918 1 17,948
NL Boys 0 #936 16 5,873
CO Boys 0 #981 1 15,656
NG Boys 0 #1,001 1 16,906
SA Girls 0 #1,014 1 25,931
MX Boys 0 #1,033 1 16,355
AE Boys 0 #1,143 1 22,615
MY Boys 0 #1,182 1 25,439
MA 0 #1,194 6 20,986
DZ 0 #1,234 1 20,130
ZA Boys 0 #1,270 3 25,619
IT Girls 0 #1,297 150 9,415
SA Boys 0 #1,691 1 28,008

Cosimo is popular in 41 countries — most recent births per country:

France
United States
Canada
AE
AL

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People also ask about Cosimo

Cosimo is predominantly a boy's name.
Cosimo is a 3 syllable name, pronounced {'IPA': '/koˈziːmo/', 'respelling': 'KOH-ZEE-moh'}.
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Cosmo, Cosmas, Kosmas, Cosme, Kosmo and Kuzma.
Yes — Cosimo ranked #327 in Canada in 2018, and appears in official birth registries across 3 countries.
Cosimo ranks highest in Canada (#327 in 2018).
Cosimo's popularity is rising significantly. It moved from #403 in 2015 to #385 in 2021 in France.
Yes — 2 notable people named Cosimo are in our database, including Cosimo de' Medici (Politician), Cosimo I de' Medici, Grand Duke of Tuscany (Politician).