Grover

Boy's name

Grover is of English origin, derived from the Old English words "graf" and "ofer," meaning "grove" and "bank" or "ridge."

Meaning Grove of trees
Origin English
U.S. births in 2023 26
Peak year 1921

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Notable Namesakes

  • Grover Cleveland - 22nd and 24th US President.
  • Grover Washington Jr. - Jazz saxophonist.
  • Grover Norquist - Conservative activist and founder of ATR.
  • Grover Krantz - Anthropologist known for Bigfoot research.
  • Grover C. Dill - Character in "A Christmas Story" movie.
  • Grover Underwood - Fictional character in Percy Jackson series.
  • Grover Gardner - Audiobook narrator.
  • Grover - Sesame Street character, blue Muppet.

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