Grover vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Grover

Boy #4,167 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"grove dweller, one who lives near a grove"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,167
Total SSA Count
26
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Grove, Gro

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James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5
Total SSA Count
11,793
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jim, Jimmy, Jamie

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Grover Rank #4,167
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4167 for Grover.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Grover ___

  • Grover James
  • Grover Lee
  • Grover Allen
  • Grover Scott
  • Grover Dean

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Grover

Arlo Clover Jasper Hazel Wyatt

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Grover or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Grover at #4167 in the United States.

What do Grover and James mean?

Grover means "grove dweller, one who lives near a grove" (Old English origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Grover and James boy or girl names?

Grover is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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