Ross vs Cove

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ross

Boy #1,362 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"headland, promontory"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English American

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Boy #1,212 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small sheltered coastal bay"

Origin: Old Norse via English

American English Australian

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Ross Rank #1,362

Cove Rank #1,212

Cove is more popular, ranked #1212 vs #1362 for Ross.

Is Ross or Cove more popular?

Cove is more popular, ranked #1212 compared to Ross at #1362 in the United States.

What do Ross and Cove mean?

Ross means "headland, promontory" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Cove means "small sheltered coastal bay" (Old Norse via English origin).

Are Ross and Cove boy or girl names?

Ross is primarily a boy name. Cove is primarily a boy name.