Cove vs Anson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cove

Boy #1,212 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small sheltered coastal bay"

Origin: Old Norse via English

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Boy #1,396 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Anne, son of Agnes"

Origin: English patronymic

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Cove Rank #1,212

Anson Rank #1,396

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

Is Cove or Anson more popular?

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

What do Cove and Anson mean?

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

Are Cove and Anson boy or girl names?

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