Kove is a modern spelling of the English word name Cove, a small "sheltered bay" on a coast; the K follows names like Kash and Kade and gives the name a tougher look. It belongs to the family of short nature names such as Kai and Koa that have been rising for boys. Kove ranked number 11502 in 2015, jumped from number 4959 in 2020 to number 2206 in 2021, peaked at number 1743 in 2022 and stood at number 2627 in 2025 with 50 boys.