Glover

Glover Origin and Meaning

The name Glover is a boy's name.

Glover is a masculine name that originated as an English occupational surname referring to someone who made or sold gloves. This heritage connects it to the tradition of surname-to-first-name transitions that became popular during the 20th century. While relatively uncommon as a first name, Glover carries a distinguished, professional quality with historical depth. Its most notable bearer is likely actor Danny Glover, which has helped maintain recognition of the name. As a first name, Glover peaked in limited usage during the mid-20th century in the United States but remains rare, giving it a distinctive quality. The name's crisp sound and straightforward pronunciation combine with its occupational roots to create a name with understated strength.

Glover Rank in US Top 1000

# 923 in the US

Famous People Named Glover

• Glover Quin American football player
• Glover Morrill Allen American zoologist
• Glover H. Cary U.S. Congressman from Kentucky
• Donald McKinley Glover aka Childish Gambino American actor and rapper
• Crispin Glover American actor
• Danny Glover American actor
• Charles Glover Barkla winner of the Nobel Prize in Physics

The name Glover in Pop Culture

• "Glover " 1998 video game