Nova vs Cove

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nova

Boy #1,180 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"new, young"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #1,212 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small sheltered coastal bay"

Origin: Old Norse via English

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Nova Rank #1,180

Cove Rank #1,212

Nova is more popular, ranked #1180 vs #1212 for Cove.

Is Nova or Cove more popular?

Nova is more popular, ranked #1180 compared to Cove at #1212 in the United States.

What do Nova and Cove mean?

Nova means "new, young" (Latin origin). Cove means "small sheltered coastal bay" (Old Norse via English origin).

Are Nova and Cove boy or girl names?

Nova is primarily a boy name. Cove is primarily a boy name.