Cove vs Nova

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 #1,180 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"new, young"

Origin: Latin

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Cove Rank #1,212

Nova Rank #1,180

Nova is more popular, ranked #1180 vs #1212 for Cove.

Is Cove or Nova more popular?

Nova is more popular, ranked #1180 compared to Cove at #1212 in the United States.

What do Cove and Nova mean?

Cove means "small sheltered coastal bay" (Old Norse via English origin). Nova means "new, young" (Latin origin).

Are Cove and Nova boy or girl names?

Cove is primarily a boy name. Nova is primarily a boy name.