Arye vs Kovi

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kovi

Boy #6,341 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Held by the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Israeli Jewish Eastern European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,341
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Kov, Ko

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Arye Rank #6,496
Kovi Rank #6,341

Kovi is more popular, ranked #6341 vs #6496 for Arye.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Arye ___

  • Arye David
  • Arye Nathan
  • Arye Moshe
  • Arye Yosef
  • Arye Elijah

Kovi ___

  • Kovi James
  • Kovi Eli
  • Kovi Oren
  • Kovi Asher
  • Kovi Ben
  • Kovi Zane

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Arye

Yael Devorah Shlomo Avital Noam

If you choose Kovi

Levi Ezra Noam Talia Mila

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arye or Kovi more popular?

Kovi is more popular, ranked #6341 compared to Arye at #6496 in the United States.

What do Arye and Kovi mean?

Arye means "lion" (Hebrew origin). Kovi means "Held by the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Arye and Kovi boy or girl names?

Arye is primarily a boy name. Kovi is primarily a boy name.

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