Kovu
Meaning
"scar"
Origin: Swahili
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #6,060
- Total SSA Count
- 15
- Syllables
- 2
- Formality
- Casual
- Nicknames
- Ko
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"scar"
Origin: Swahili
"lord, master"
Origin: Greek
Kovu is more popular, ranked #6060 vs #6140 for Kyrian.
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Kovu is more popular, ranked #6060 compared to Kyrian at #6140 in the United States.
Kovu means "scar" (Swahili origin). Kyrian means "lord, master" (Greek origin).
Kovu is primarily a boy name. Kyrian is primarily a boy name.