Cove vs Gary

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cove

Boy #1,212 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small sheltered coastal bay"

Origin: Old Norse via English

American English Australian

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,133 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"spear ruler"

Origin: Germanic

American English Irish

12 High Risk

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Cove Rank #1,212

Gary Rank #1,133

Gary is more popular, ranked #1133 vs #1212 for Cove.

Is Cove or Gary more popular?

Gary is more popular, ranked #1133 compared to Cove at #1212 in the United States.

What do Cove and Gary mean?

Cove means "small sheltered coastal bay" (Old Norse via English origin). Gary means "spear ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Cove and Gary boy or girl names?

Cove is primarily a boy name. Gary is primarily a boy name.