Cove vs Sidney

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 #1,374 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Saint Denis"

Origin: Anglo-Norman French

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Cove Rank #1,212

Sidney Rank #1,374

Cove is more popular, ranked #1212 vs #1374 for Sidney.

Is Cove or Sidney more popular?

Cove is more popular, ranked #1212 compared to Sidney at #1374 in the United States.

What do Cove and Sidney mean?

Cove means "small sheltered coastal bay" (Old Norse via English origin). Sidney means "from Saint Denis" (Anglo-Norman French origin).

Are Cove and Sidney boy or girl names?

Cove is primarily a boy name. Sidney is primarily a boy name.