Cove vs Merrick

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 #1,219 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the sea"

Origin: Welsh (Meurig)

Welsh English American

8 High Risk

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Cove Rank #1,212

Merrick Rank #1,219

Cove is more popular, ranked #1212 vs #1219 for Merrick.

Is Cove or Merrick more popular?

Cove is more popular, ranked #1212 compared to Merrick at #1219 in the United States.

What do Cove and Merrick mean?

Cove means "small sheltered coastal bay" (Old Norse via English origin). Merrick means "ruler of the sea" (Welsh (Meurig) origin).

Are Cove and Merrick boy or girl names?

Cove is primarily a boy name. Merrick is primarily a boy name.