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Toby vs Cove

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cove

Boy #1,212 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"small sheltered coastal bay"

Origin: Old Norse via English

Cultural Roots

American English Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,212
Total SSA Count
167
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Toby Rank #1,106
Cove Rank #1,212

Toby is more popular, ranked #1106 vs #1212 for Cove.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Toby or Cove more popular?

Toby is more popular, ranked #1106 compared to Cove at #1212 in the United States.

What do Toby and Cove mean?

Toby means "God is good" (Hebrew origin). Cove means "small sheltered coastal bay" (Old Norse via English origin).

Are Toby and Cove boy or girl names?

Toby is primarily a boy name. Cove is primarily a boy name.

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