Glover

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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.

# 923 in the US

Glover Rank in US Top 1000

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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