Cosgrave Name Meaning

The name Cosgrave is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "Mac Coscraigh," meaning "son of Coscrach." The name Coscrach likely came from the Gaelic word "cos," which means "foot," and "crach," which means "power" or "greatness."

One famous personality with the surname Cosgrave is William Thomas Cosgrave, an Irish politician who served as the first President of the Executive Council (Prime Minister) of the Irish Free State from 1922 to 1932. He played a significant role in the early years of Ireland's independence and was a key figure in the development of the new state.