Bernard vs Cove

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bernard

Boy #1,320 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"brave bear, strong as a bear"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #1,212 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small sheltered coastal bay"

Origin: Old Norse via English

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Bernard Rank #1,320

Cove Rank #1,212

Cove is more popular, ranked #1212 vs #1320 for Bernard.

Is Bernard or Cove more popular?

Cove is more popular, ranked #1212 compared to Bernard at #1320 in the United States.

What do Bernard and Cove mean?

Bernard means "brave bear, strong as a bear" (Germanic origin). Cove means "small sheltered coastal bay" (Old Norse via English origin).

Are Bernard and Cove boy or girl names?

Bernard is primarily a boy name. Cove is primarily a boy name.