Gerald vs Cove

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gerald

Boy #1,168 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rule of the spear, spear ruler"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #1,212 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small sheltered coastal bay"

Origin: Old Norse via English

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Gerald Rank #1,168

Cove Rank #1,212

Gerald is more popular, ranked #1168 vs #1212 for Cove.

Is Gerald or Cove more popular?

Gerald is more popular, ranked #1168 compared to Cove at #1212 in the United States.

What do Gerald and Cove mean?

Gerald means "rule of the spear, spear ruler" (Germanic origin). Cove means "small sheltered coastal bay" (Old Norse via English origin).

Are Gerald and Cove boy or girl names?

Gerald is primarily a boy name. Cove is primarily a boy name.