US Popularity Rank: 7338

Origin: British

Meaning: Someone living by a grove or thicket; A small wood without underbrush

Inspiring images of a picnic under the trees on a summer’s day, Grove is a beautiful, nature-inspired name for baby boy. Rooted in Middle English, Grove was once a surname similar to Grover. It takes its meaning from the picture-perfect nature scene, a grove, meaning “a small wood without underbrush.” As a surname, it was usually given to someone who lived near such a thing. Today, you can choose Grove to embrace your little one’s inner tree hugger.