What origin is the name Covey?

Covey comes from irish naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Covey a popular name?

Covey is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Covey?

Names from the same irish tradition pair naturally with Covey — for example Riley, Nora, Keira. You can browse more on our irish names page.

Covey

Q: Is Covey a rare name?

Yes. Covey does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Covey

Covey

Boy

irish

2 syllables

Covey is an irish boy's name meaning "This masculine name of Irish origin literally translates to the hound of the plains, suggesting a swift and noble nature.".

Parents who choose Covey pick a boy name from the irish tradition, meaning "This masculine name of Irish origin literally translates to the hound of the plains, suggesting a swift and noble nature.". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: irish
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

This masculine name of Irish origin literally translates to the hound of the plains, suggesting a swift and noble nature.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Covey

Very rare in US records

What does Covey mean?

Covey is a boy name of irish origin meaning "This masculine name of Irish origin literally translates to the hound of the plains, suggesting a swift and noble nature.".

Is Covey a rare name?

Yes. Covey does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.

Sister names that go with Covey

Riley Nora Keira Erin Fiona Ciara

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Covey means "This masculine name of Irish origin literally translates to the hound of the plains, suggesting a swift and noble nature." — these names share that spirit.