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Covington

KUH-ving-ton

Covington is a unisex name of English origin, meaning “Covington is an English surname derived from a place name, meaning 'Cofa's town' or 'town near the cove'.”. It currently ranks #8428 in the US, and peaked in popularity in 2024.

Letters9
Syllables3
OriginEnglish

What Covington Means

Covington is an English surname derived from a place name, meaning 'Cofa's town' or 'town near the cove'.

The Story of Covington

A name carrying the gravitas of history and the refined elegance of a place named for enduring strength.

Covington is an English surname derived from a place name, meaning 'Cofa's town' or 'town near the cove'. This lineage connects it to established settlements and historical continuity. It suggests a grounding in a specific, perhaps ancestral, locale.

This name is for your child, who you envision possessing a sophisticated and honorable character. You see them as someone refined, carrying a sense of tradition while forging their own path with quiet dignity.

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Numerology

9

The Idealist

Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.

Famous Namesakes

  • Covington Townsend

    American football player in the NFL

  • Covington Scott Littleton

    American anthropologist specializing in Japanese folklore

Personality Traits

SophisticatedRefinedClassicHonorable

Peak Year

#9 in 2024

Total Births

38

First Recorded

1924

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