Foster vs Cove

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Foster

Boy #1,077 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"forest keeper, forester"

Origin: Old English

English 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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Foster Rank #1,077

Cove Rank #1,212

Foster is more popular, ranked #1077 vs #1212 for Cove.

Is Foster or Cove more popular?

Foster is more popular, ranked #1077 compared to Cove at #1212 in the United States.

What do Foster and Cove mean?

Foster means "forest keeper, forester" (Old English origin). Cove means "small sheltered coastal bay" (Old Norse via English origin).

Are Foster and Cove boy or girl names?

Foster is primarily a boy name. Cove is primarily a boy name.