Grover: Name Meaning, Origin, Nicknames and Popularity

The name Grover is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "grove" which means a small forest or thicket. Therefore, the name Grover signifies someone who lives near or works in a grove or wooded area.

The name Grover is of English origin. It is derived from an occupational surname referring to someone who worked as a grove or groveman, which is an overseer or administrator of a grove or small wooded area. The name may also have been given to someone who lived by or near a grove. Grover is also a patronymic surname derived from the Old Norse personal name "Grimarr" or "Gudrammr," meaning "furious" or "battle-counsellor." The name Grover eventually became a given name and has been used as a first name since the 19th century in English-speaking countries.

The popularity of the name Grover has declined significantly over time. In recent years, it has become relatively rare. According to data from the Social Security Administration, in 2020, the name Grover was ranked as the 2,013th most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with only 99 babies being given that name.

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1. Grover Cleveland - Former President of the United States
2. Grover Norquist - American political activist and president of Americans for Tax Reform
3. Grover Washington Jr. - American jazz-funk saxophonist
4. Grover Krantz - American anthropologist and cryptozoologist
5. Grover Gardner - American audiobook narrator and voice actor
6. Grover Loening - American aviation pioneer and aircraft manufacturer
7. Grover Lewis - American journalist, author, and music critic
8. Grover Latimer - American professional basketball player
9. Grover G. Robinson IV - Mayor of Pensacola, Florida
10. Grover Furr - American historian and professor