Covey

♂ Boy

Pronounced KUH-vee /ˈkʌv.i/High

Meaning: From the word covey, 'a small flock (of partridges/quail)', or an Irish surname (Mac Cobhthaigh, 'victorious'); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A little flock takes wing: Covey is the word for a small group of birds — and an Irish surname for 'victorious'. Warm, nature-toned, and crisp.

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Origin MediumEnglish, Irish

MeaningFrom the word covey, 'a small flock (of partridges/quail)', or an Irish surname (Mac Cobhthaigh, 'victorious'); routes layered

U.S. rank (2025)#3142 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births38 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2025

Total births (all-time)≈ 279

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Covey comes from the English word covey, 'a small flock of birds', or from an Irish surname (Mac Cobhthaigh, 'victorious'; routes layered, which we note). A warm, distinctive name with nature and Celtic echoes.

It registers thinly in records. Rare, small-flock-or-victorious at the root, and warm.

Did you know? A 'covey' is a small flock of game birds like quail or partridge — and Covey is also an Irish surname from a root meaning 'victorious'.

Overall data confidence 58%

References — covey — routes layered

Variations

CovyCovie

Nicknames

Cove

Famous Bearers

★Stephen Covey (1932-2012)
American author of 'The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People', one of the best-selling self-help books of all time

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Covey mean?

Covey is the word for a small flock of birds, or an Irish surname for 'victorious'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Covey?

It's said KUH-vee /ˈkʌv.i/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Covey a boy or girl name?

Covey is a boy's name.

How popular is Covey?

Covey is a rare name in the U.S.