Covan
KOH-vən
Covan is a boy’s name of Scottish origin, meaning “Likely a variant of Cowan, a Scottish and Irish surname meaning 'keeper of the glen' or 'hollow'.”, and peaked in popularity in 2018.
What Covan Means
“Likely a variant of Cowan, a Scottish and Irish surname meaning 'keeper of the glen' or 'hollow'.”
The Story of Covan
Imagine a name whispered by the wind through ancient Scottish glens, a sound of belonging to the wild earth.
Covan likely echoes the Scottish surname Cowan, tracing its roots to the Gaelic 'comhdhan', meaning 'keeper of the glen' or 'hollow'. This name emerged from the rugged Scottish landscape, a place where valleys hold secrets and the land speaks to those who listen.
This is a name for your son, who you see as a protector, a guardian of his own quiet spaces. You envision him as loyal, finding strength in his independence and resourcefulness in his surroundings.
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Numerology
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Peak Year
#5 in 2018
Total Births
5
First Recorded
2018
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