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Grover

♂ Boy

Pronounced GROH-vər /ˈɡroʊ.vər/High

Meaning: From an English surname — 'dweller by the grove of trees'High

In 30 seconds: By a grove of trees: Grover is the English surname 'dweller by the grove' — vintage, friendly, and presidential (Grover Cleveland, plus a fuzzy blue Muppet). Warm and bright.

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Origin HighEnglish

MeaningFrom an English surname — 'dweller by the grove of trees'

U.S. rank (2025)#4298 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births24 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1884

Total births (all-time)≈ 27,113

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

Grover comes from an English surname — 'dweller by the grove (of trees)'. A vintage, friendly name borne by President Grover Cleveland and a beloved Muppet, it's woodsy and warm.

It registers thinly today. Rare, grove-dweller at the root, and vintage.

Did you know? Grover Cleveland was the only U.S. president to serve two non-consecutive terms — and Sesame Street's lovable Grover keeps the name endearing.

Overall data confidence 82%

Behind the Name — Grover — root etymology

Variations

Grove

Nicknames

Grove

Famous Bearers

★Grover Cleveland (1837–1908)
22nd and 24th U.S. president.

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Grover mean?

Grover is an English surname for 'dweller by the grove of trees'.

How do you pronounce Grover?

It's said GROH-vər /ˈɡroʊ.vər/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Grover a boy or girl name?

Grover is a boy's name.

How popular is Grover?

Grover is a rare vintage name in the U.S.