Lyle vs Cove

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lyle

Boy #1,021 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"the island, island dweller"

Origin: Norman French

Scottish American English

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Boy #1,212 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small sheltered coastal bay"

Origin: Old Norse via English

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Lyle Rank #1,021

Cove Rank #1,212

Lyle is more popular, ranked #1021 vs #1212 for Cove.

Is Lyle or Cove more popular?

Lyle is more popular, ranked #1021 compared to Cove at #1212 in the United States.

What do Lyle and Cove mean?

Lyle means "the island, island dweller" (Norman French origin). Cove means "small sheltered coastal bay" (Old Norse via English origin).

Are Lyle and Cove boy or girl names?

Lyle is primarily a boy name. Cove is primarily a boy name.