Jove
Meaning
"sky father, king of the gods"
Origin: Proto-Indo-European Dyeus Pater
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #6,176
- Total SSA Count
- 15
- Syllables
- 1
- Formality
- Formal
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"sky father, king of the gods"
Origin: Proto-Indo-European Dyeus Pater
"valley, dell, low-lying area"
Origin: Old English slaed
Slayde is more popular, ranked #6174 vs #6176 for Jove.
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Slayde is more popular, ranked #6174 compared to Jove at #6176 in the United States.
Jove means "sky father, king of the gods" (Proto-Indo-European Dyeus Pater origin). Slayde means "valley, dell, low-lying area" (Old English slaed origin).
Jove is primarily a boy name. Slayde is primarily a boy name.