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Grover

GROHV

Grover (name) means an English surname originally describing someone who lived near a grove, and a male given name popularized by U.S. President Grover Cleveland. Example: “Grover was a popular boy's name in America in the 1880s.”

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An English surname originally describing someone who lived near a grove, and a male given name popularized by U.S. President Grover Cleveland.

"Grover was a popular boy's name in America in the 1880s."

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Etymology

From grove + -er.

Rhymes for Grover

over cover lover hover Dover mover rover clover Hoover glover Hanover recover

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Grover” mean?

The word “Grover” means an English surname originally describing someone who lived near a grove, and a male given name popularized by U.S. President Grover Cleveland.

How do you pronounce “Grover”?

“Grover” is pronounced GROHV (/ˈɡɹoʊvɚ/ in IPA).

How do you use “Grover” in a sentence?

Here is “Grover” used in a sentence: “Grover was a popular boy's name in America in the 1880s.”

What part of speech is “Grover”?

“Grover” is a name.

Is “Grover” a common word?

“Grover” is an uncommon word in modern English.