Anson vs Cove

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Anson

Boy #1,396 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Anne, son of Agnes"

Origin: English patronymic

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Boy #1,212 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small sheltered coastal bay"

Origin: Old Norse via English

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Anson Rank #1,396

Cove Rank #1,212

Cove is more popular, ranked #1212 vs #1396 for Anson.

Is Anson or Cove more popular?

Cove is more popular, ranked #1212 compared to Anson at #1396 in the United States.

What do Anson and Cove mean?

Anson means "son of Anne, son of Agnes" (English patronymic origin). Cove means "small sheltered coastal bay" (Old Norse via English origin).

Are Anson and Cove boy or girl names?

Anson is primarily a boy name. Cove is primarily a boy name.