Cove vs Gerald

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 #1,168 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rule of the spear, spear ruler"

Origin: Germanic

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Cove Rank #1,212

Gerald Rank #1,168

Gerald is more popular, ranked #1168 vs #1212 for Cove.

Is Cove or Gerald more popular?

Gerald is more popular, ranked #1168 compared to Cove at #1212 in the United States.

What do Cove and Gerald mean?

Cove means "small sheltered coastal bay" (Old Norse via English origin). Gerald means "rule of the spear, spear ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Cove and Gerald boy or girl names?

Cove is primarily a boy name. Gerald is primarily a boy name.