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Cove vs Toby

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

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Popularity Comparison

Cove Rank #1,212
Toby Rank #1,106

Toby is more popular, ranked #1106 vs #1212 for Cove.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cove or Toby more popular?

Toby is more popular, ranked #1106 compared to Cove at #1212 in the United States.

What do Cove and Toby mean?

Cove means "small sheltered coastal bay" (Old Norse via English origin). Toby means "God is good" (Hebrew origin).

Are Cove and Toby boy or girl names?

Cove is primarily a boy name. Toby is primarily a boy name.

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