Gary vs Cove

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gary

Boy #1,133 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"spear ruler"

Origin: Germanic

American English Irish

12 High Risk

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Boy #1,212 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small sheltered coastal bay"

Origin: Old Norse via English

American English Australian

✓ All Clear

Gary Rank #1,133

Cove Rank #1,212

Gary is more popular, ranked #1133 vs #1212 for Cove.

Is Gary or Cove more popular?

Gary is more popular, ranked #1133 compared to Cove at #1212 in the United States.

What do Gary and Cove mean?

Gary means "spear ruler" (Germanic origin). Cove means "small sheltered coastal bay" (Old Norse via English origin).

Are Gary and Cove boy or girl names?

Gary is primarily a boy name. Cove is primarily a boy name.