Lives near a grove of trees
An English occupational and topographic surname, Grover refers to someone who lived near or worked in a grove of trees. It rose to prominence as a given name in the United States during the late 19th century, largely due to the popularity of President Grover Cleveland.
Less common today
Grover isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,554 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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