Spade vs Kovu

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Spade

Boy #5,953 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"flat-bladed digging tool"

Origin: Old English 'spadu'

English American

✓ All Clear

Boy #6,060 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"scar"

Origin: Swahili

African American Contemporary

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Spade Rank #5,953

Kovu Rank #6,060

Spade is more popular, ranked #5953 vs #6060 for Kovu.

Is Spade or Kovu more popular?

Spade is more popular, ranked #5953 compared to Kovu at #6060 in the United States.

What do Spade and Kovu mean?

Spade means "flat-bladed digging tool" (Old English 'spadu' origin). Kovu means "scar" (Swahili origin).

Are Spade and Kovu boy or girl names?

Spade is primarily a boy name. Kovu is primarily a boy name.