Kovu vs Shad

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kovu

Boy #6,060 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"scar"

Origin: Swahili

African American Contemporary

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Boy #5,928 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rejoicing in the way"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Hebrew

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Kovu Rank #6,060

Shad Rank #5,928

Shad is more popular, ranked #5928 vs #6060 for Kovu.

Is Kovu or Shad more popular?

Shad is more popular, ranked #5928 compared to Kovu at #6060 in the United States.

What do Kovu and Shad mean?

Kovu means "scar" (Swahili origin). Shad means "rejoicing in the way" (Hebrew origin).

Are Kovu and Shad boy or girl names?

Kovu is primarily a boy name. Shad is primarily a boy name.