Cove vs Hollis

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

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Hollis

Boy #1,055 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"near the holly trees"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,055
Total SSA Count
208
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Holli, Holly

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Cove Rank #1,212
Hollis Rank #1,055

Hollis is more popular, ranked #1055 vs #1212 for Cove.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cove ___

  • Cove James
  • Cove Alexander
  • Cove William
  • Cove Bennett
  • Cove River
  • Cove Elliot

Hollis ___

  • Hollis James
  • Hollis Reed
  • Hollis Dean
  • Hollis Grant
  • Hollis Wayne
  • Hollis Finn

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cove

Bay River Reef Wren Sage

If you choose Hollis

Callum Rowan Wren Hazel Birch

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cove or Hollis more popular?

Hollis is more popular, ranked #1055 compared to Cove at #1212 in the United States.

What do Cove and Hollis mean?

Cove means "small sheltered coastal bay" (Old Norse via English origin). Hollis means "near the holly trees" (Old English origin).

Are Cove and Hollis boy or girl names?

Cove is primarily a boy name. Hollis is primarily a boy name.

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