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Grover

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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.
"He also became the second president ever to win election to the office nonconsecutively, after Grover Cleveland." — Joseph Addington, Trump Elected President of the United States (2024)
"Grover was a popular boy's name in America in the 1880s."
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Etymology

From grove + -er.

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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.