Cove vs Jerome

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

Jerome

Boy #1,341 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"holy name, sacred name"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English French Dutch German Catholic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,341
Total SSA Count
143
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Cove Rank #1,212
Jerome Rank #1,341

Cove is more popular, ranked #1212 vs #1341 for Jerome.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cove or Jerome more popular?

Cove is more popular, ranked #1212 compared to Jerome at #1341 in the United States.

What do Cove and Jerome mean?

Cove means "small sheltered coastal bay" (Old Norse via English origin). Jerome means "holy name, sacred name" (Greek origin).

Are Cove and Jerome boy or girl names?

Cove is primarily a boy name. Jerome is primarily a boy name.

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