West vs Cove

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

West

Boy #1,339 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the western direction"

Origin: Old English

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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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West Rank #1,339

Cove Rank #1,212

Cove is more popular, ranked #1212 vs #1339 for West.

Is West or Cove more popular?

Cove is more popular, ranked #1212 compared to West at #1339 in the United States.

What do West and Cove mean?

West means "from the western direction" (Old English origin). Cove means "small sheltered coastal bay" (Old Norse via English origin).

Are West and Cove boy or girl names?

West is primarily a boy name. Cove is primarily a boy name.