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Grover
Grover is an English name meaning 'one who lives near a grove' or 'dweller by the grove.' The name conveys a sense of nature and tranquility, often associated with growth and nurturing. It evokes imagery of a person who is grounded, friendly, and connected to the earth.
Key Stats
| Total births | 27,205 |
| Gender | Male (67% / 33%) |
| Peak year | 1921 |
| Peak generation | G.I. Gen |
| First recorded | 1910 |
| Most recent | 2003 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | English, Scottish |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Name Traits & Attributes
🏛️ Vintage Heritage
Top States
NC — 21%OH — 20%TX — 20%SC — 20%AL — 19%
Notable People
Grover Cleveland (22nd and 24th President of the United States) · Grover Norquist (Political activist and founder of Americans for Tax Reform) · Grover Washington Jr. (Jazz and R&B saxophonist) · Grover (Sesame Street character) · Grover Furr (Scholar and author)
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