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
"from the forest, of wood"
Origin: Greek
Xylan is more popular, ranked #5881 vs #6060 for Kovu.
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Xylan is more popular, ranked #5881 compared to Kovu at #6060 in the United States.
Kovu means "scar" (Swahili origin). Xylan means "from the forest, of wood" (Greek origin).
Kovu is primarily a boy name. Xylan is primarily a boy name.