Sidney vs Cove

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sidney

Boy #1,374 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Saint Denis"

Origin: Anglo-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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Sidney Rank #1,374

Cove Rank #1,212

Cove is more popular, ranked #1212 vs #1374 for Sidney.

Is Sidney or Cove more popular?

Cove is more popular, ranked #1212 compared to Sidney at #1374 in the United States.

What do Sidney and Cove mean?

Sidney means "from Saint Denis" (Anglo-Norman French origin). Cove means "small sheltered coastal bay" (Old Norse via English origin).

Are Sidney and Cove boy or girl names?

Sidney is primarily a boy name. Cove is primarily a boy name.