Ferry vs Cove

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ferry

Boy #32,658 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"brave journey"

Origin: Germanic/Dutch

Dutch Frisian German

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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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Ferry Rank #32,658

Cove Rank #1,212

Cove is more popular, ranked #1212 vs #32658 for Ferry.

Is Ferry or Cove more popular?

Cove is more popular, ranked #1212 compared to Ferry at #32658 in the United States.

What do Ferry and Cove mean?

Ferry means "brave journey" (Germanic/Dutch origin). Cove means "small sheltered coastal bay" (Old Norse via English origin).

Are Ferry and Cove boy or girl names?

Ferry is primarily a boy name. Cove is primarily a boy name.