Grover

Grover is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 26 boys in the United States.

Grover at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references
Pronunciation
/ˈɡɹoʊvɚ/

About the name Grover

Grover belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Grover first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #20 in 1884, and in 2024 26 babies received the name — 27,089 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Grover in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#20 in 1884
Peak year
1884
Babies named Grover in 2024
26
Total since 1880
27,089

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Grover mean?

The meaning of Grover is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Grover a boy or girl name?

Grover is a boy name. In 2024, 26 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Grover?

Grover comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Grover?

Grover first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #20 in 1884, and 26 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Grover?

Grover is pronounced /ˈɡɹoʊvɚ/ (IPA).

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.