Merrick vs Cove

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Merrick

Boy #1,219 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the sea"

Origin: Welsh (Meurig)

Welsh English American

8 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

Merrick Rank #1,219

Cove Rank #1,212

Cove is more popular, ranked #1212 vs #1219 for Merrick.

Is Merrick or Cove more popular?

Cove is more popular, ranked #1212 compared to Merrick at #1219 in the United States.

What do Merrick and Cove mean?

Merrick means "ruler of the sea" (Welsh (Meurig) origin). Cove means "small sheltered coastal bay" (Old Norse via English origin).

Are Merrick and Cove boy or girl names?

Merrick is primarily a boy name. Cove is primarily a boy name.