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Cove vs Fox

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cove

Boy #1,212 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"small sheltered coastal bay"

Origin: Old Norse via English

Cultural Roots

American English Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,212
Total SSA Count
167
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Fox

Boy #1,113 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"the fox, cunning animal"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,113
Total SSA Count
192
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Cove Rank #1,212
Fox Rank #1,113

Fox is more popular, ranked #1113 vs #1212 for Cove.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cove or Fox more popular?

Fox is more popular, ranked #1113 compared to Cove at #1212 in the United States.

What do Cove and Fox mean?

Cove means "small sheltered coastal bay" (Old Norse via English origin). Fox means "the fox, cunning animal" (Old English origin).

Are Cove and Fox boy or girl names?

Cove is primarily a boy name. Fox is primarily a boy name.

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