Cove vs Lyle

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 #1,021 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"the island, island dweller"

Origin: Norman French

Scottish American English

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Cove Rank #1,212

Lyle Rank #1,021

Lyle is more popular, ranked #1021 vs #1212 for Cove.

Is Cove or Lyle more popular?

Lyle is more popular, ranked #1021 compared to Cove at #1212 in the United States.

What do Cove and Lyle mean?

Cove means "small sheltered coastal bay" (Old Norse via English origin). Lyle means "the island, island dweller" (Norman French origin).

Are Cove and Lyle boy or girl names?

Cove is primarily a boy name. Lyle is primarily a boy name.