Duncan vs Cove

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Duncan

Boy #1,104 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark warrior"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish British American

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Boy #1,212 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small sheltered coastal bay"

Origin: Old Norse via English

American English Australian

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Duncan Rank #1,104

Cove Rank #1,212

Duncan is more popular, ranked #1104 vs #1212 for Cove.

Is Duncan or Cove more popular?

Duncan is more popular, ranked #1104 compared to Cove at #1212 in the United States.

What do Duncan and Cove mean?

Duncan means "dark warrior" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Cove means "small sheltered coastal bay" (Old Norse via English origin).

Are Duncan and Cove boy or girl names?

Duncan is primarily a boy name. Cove is primarily a boy name.