Kye vs Cove

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kye

Boy #1,197 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"narrow strait"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Welsh Australian American

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Boy #1,212 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small sheltered coastal bay"

Origin: Old Norse via English

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Kye Rank #1,197

Cove Rank #1,212

Kye is more popular, ranked #1197 vs #1212 for Cove.

Is Kye or Cove more popular?

Kye is more popular, ranked #1197 compared to Cove at #1212 in the United States.

What do Kye and Cove mean?

Kye means "narrow strait" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Cove means "small sheltered coastal bay" (Old Norse via English origin).

Are Kye and Cove boy or girl names?

Kye is primarily a boy name. Cove is primarily a boy name.