Percy vs Cove

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Percy

Boy #1,256 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Percy (Norman place name)"

Origin: Norman French

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Boy #1,212 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small sheltered coastal bay"

Origin: Old Norse via English

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Percy Rank #1,256

Cove Rank #1,212

Cove is more popular, ranked #1212 vs #1256 for Percy.

Is Percy or Cove more popular?

Cove is more popular, ranked #1212 compared to Percy at #1256 in the United States.

What do Percy and Cove mean?

Percy means "from Percy (Norman place name)" (Norman French origin). Cove means "small sheltered coastal bay" (Old Norse via English origin).

Are Percy and Cove boy or girl names?

Percy is primarily a boy name. Cove is primarily a boy name.