Griffin Name Meaning, Origin, Popularity, Boy Names Like Griffin

• Griffin Name Origin: Welsh
• Pronunciation: grihf-in
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Griffin Name Meaning

The name Griffin is a unique and powerful name that has a rich history steeped in mythology. It’s a name that means strong in faith.

Origins of the Name Griffin

The name Griffin is of Welsh origin and is derived from the Welsh word “griff” which means “strong chief”. It’s also a creature from mythology that has the head, beak, and wings of an eagle and the body of a lion. This creature was said to be very powerful and was often seen as a symbol of strength and courage.

Popularity of the Name Griffin

The name Griffin has been consistently in the top 1000 most popular names in the US since the year 2000, According to Social Security Administration data, it peaked at position number 480 in the year 2018.

Famous Griffins

One of the most famous Griffins is the character Griffin from the popular animated television series “Family Guy”. Griffin is the patriarch of the Griffin family and is known for his often foolish and irresponsible behavior.

Another famous Griffin is Griffin Dunne, an American actor, film producer, and film director. He has appeared in many films, including “After Hours,” “An American Werewolf in London,” and “Running on Empty.”

Final Thoughts on the Name Griffin

The name Griffin is a unique and powerful name that has a rich history steeped in mythology. It’s a name that is both classic and modern, making it a great choice for parents who want to give their child a name with a little bit of magic. And who knows, maybe your little Griffin will grow up to be a powerful leader or a successful actor, just like the famous Griffins before him.

Infographic of Griffin name meaning, which is A Welsh name, Griffin means strong in faith and is a mythical being.

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Griffin Name Popularity

How popular is the name Griffin? Here’s everything we know.

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Year	Rank	# Births	% Births
1910	—	0	0%
1911	—	0	0%
1912	—	0	0%
1913	—	0	0%
1914	1,225	5	0.0007%
1915	—	0	0%
1916	—	0	0%
1917	—	0	0%
1918	1,440	5	0.0005%
1919	1,502	5	0.0005%
1920	—	0	0%
1921	1,549	5	0.0004%
1922	—	0	0%
1923	—	0	0%
1924	—	0	0%
1925	1,397	6	0.0005%
1926	—	0	0%
1927	—	0	0%
1928	1,234	10	0.0009%
1929	—	0	0%
1930	—	0	0%
1931	—	0	0%
1932	—	0	0%
1933	—	0	0%
1934	—	0	0%
1935	—	0	0%
1936	—	0	0%
1937	—	0	0%
1938	—	0	0%
1939	1,428	5	0.0005%
1940	—	0	0%
1941	—	0	0%
1942	—	0	0%
1943	—	0	0%
1944	—	0	0%
1945	—	0	0%
1946	1,419	5	0.0003%
1947	—	0	0%
1948	—	0	0%
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1950	—	0	0%
1951	—	0	0%
1952	—	0	0%
1953	—	0	0%
1954	1,354	7	0.0004%
1955	—	0	0%
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1960	—	0	0%
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1963	—	0	0%
1964	1,535	5	0.0003%
1965	—	0	0%
1966	—	0	0%
1967	—	0	0%
1968	—	0	0%
1969	1,722	5	0.0003%
1970	—	0	0%
1971	—	0	0%
1972	—	0	0%
1973	—	0	0%
1974	—	0	0%
1975	—	0	0%
1976	1,488	10	0.0008%
1977	1,497	11	0.0008%
1978	1,184	21	0.0016%
1979	1,356	16	0.0011%
1980	2,092	5	0.0003%
1981	1,787	6	0.0004%
1982	1,933	6	0.0004%
1983	1,140	27	0.0018%
1984	1,064	32	0.0022%
1985	716	105	0.0069%
1986	801	81	0.0054%
1987	587	191	0.0125%
1988	615	190	0.0122%
1989	627	199	0.0123%
1990	614	224	0.0135%
1991	635	211	0.0129%
1992	574	273	0.0171%
1993	484	392	0.0251%
1994	405	525	0.0342%
1995	354	648	0.043%
1996	283	952	0.0636%
1997	228	1,340	0.0906%
1998	214	1,471	0.0983%
1999	219	1,525	0.1018%
2000	234	1,437	0.0941%
2001	238	1,404	0.0932%
2002	228	1,450	0.0968%
2003	225	1,519	0.0998%
2004	239	1,372	0.09%
2005	244	1,361	0.089%
2006	256	1,335	0.0853%
2007	243	1,463	0.0927%
2008	243	1,492	0.0965%
2009	232	1,543	0.1032%
2010	232	1,503	0.1043%
2011	226	1,569	0.1101%
2012	220	1,634	0.1147%
2013	223	1,612	0.1132%
2014	237	1,530	0.105%
2015	234	1,597	0.1098%
2016	227	1,684	0.1168%
2017	242	1,491	0.1068%
2018	222	1,649	0.12%
2019	229	1,600	0.1182%
2020	242	1,425	0.112%
2021	232	1,563	0.1279%
2022	233	1,452	0.1101%
2023	214	1,704	0.1317%

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Names Like Griffin

If you like Griffin, you’ll love these other names like Griffin.

What names are variants of Griffin?

Mix it up with these names that are a variation of the name Griffin.

Name	Meaning	Origin	Popularity	Other Gender
Griff	Hooked nose	Latin
Griffen	Hooked nose	Latin
Griffon	Hooked nose	Latin
Gryffen	Hooked nose	Latin
Gryffin	Hooked nose	Latin
Gryphon	Hooked nose	Latin

What names sound like Griffin?

If you like how Griffin sounds, you might also like these names that sound like Griffin.

Name	Meaning	Origin	Popularity	Other Gender
Garvin	Spear-friend	English
Girvan	Small rough one	Irish
Girven	Small rough one	Irish
Girvin	Small rough one	Irish
Girvon	Small rough one	Irish

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Siblings of Griffin

Mamas with kids named Griffin also have kids with these names.

Name	Meaning	Origin	Popularity	Other Gender
Grace	Gracious one	English
Polly	A diminutive form or nickname for Mary.	Latin
McKenna	Son of Cionaodh	Gaelic

Barrett	Quarrelsome	English
Cadence	With rhythm	Latin
Brynn	Hilled area	Welsh
Teagan	Little Poet	Irish
Seager	Sea fighter	English

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13 Comments

1. Angela Sep 29 at 2:17 pm

   We just liked it and thought it complimented our oldest son’s name, Austin, really well. We were also running out of time to choose a name:)

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2. Maddie Nov 8 at 10:19 am

   We just loved the name

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3. Jessica Oct 3 at 1:52 pm

   I fell in love with the name years ago and was finally able to use it, with the recent birth of my son. I love that the name is unique enough, so that my son wouldn’t have the same name as every other boy his age. Although not super commonly used, it’s also not obscure and doesn’t seem made up, like some names being used these days. I also love the mythical creature behind the origin of the name.

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4. Sara Dec 9 at 8:31 am

   Wanted a endearing yet powerful sounding boys name– also to share his father’s initials of GWY. ???

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5. Abi Jun 10 at 12:45 pm

   Called my 11 month old Griffin but me write it as Griffyn. His name suits him for sure

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6. Jamie Mar 20 at 9:30 am

   Griffin was the only name my husband and I could agree on, fortunately we decided on the name early on. The name Griffin isn’t terribly popular at this point but not unusual enough to turn heads. It is also a very powerful name with a strong meaning

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7. Janet aspler Nov 22 at 2:56 pm

   Griffin noble and beautiful like Big Brother Finn

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8. Xia Mar 28 at 2:08 pm

   We didn’t have a name picked out for sure until our babe made his appearance. I loved Griffin for the strong sound it makes and I could see myself yelling it or hear someone announcing it as my son gets older. It also isn’t super popular.

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9. Phoebe Jun 13 at 4:01 pm

   We choose the name for two main reasons. I’m from Wales/England and so I had always liked the idea of using a Welsh name, and had for a long time really liked Griffith. My husband is American so suggested the more Americanized version, Griffin. A friend pointed out in a joking way (before we had told anyone what names we were considering) that we were having a little baby Gryphon as the national animal of the US is an eagle and the national animal of England is a lion and a Gryphon is part eagle, part lion. That kind of felt like fate so we went with it! It really suits my son and I like both Griff and Finn as nicknames though we do tend to call him Griffin most the time. My only dislike is that it is a little similar to Gryffindor, I like Harry Potter but hope he doesn’t get teased for it as he gets older.

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10. Janine Jun 9 at 12:57 pm

    For my fifth baby, I knew I wanted a name that ended in “n” like the other four babies. At eight months pregnant, we still had not agreed on a name. However my husband and four sons all unanimously wanted to name the fifth boy Griffin. Although it was not on my list, I decided to let them name the baby. It made me feel good to see them all so excited about the baby. The name has definitely grown on me, and I love to call the baby “Fin“.

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11. Kylie Jun 7 at 12:52 pm

    My maiden name 🙂

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12. K Apr 13 at 9:21 pm

    We chose Griffin because we wanted another “strong” name like his brother Barrett and the Welsh meaning we found was “strong lord” We love that is is uncommon and has no real nicknames since we try to avoid them. I dislike that even I can him Griff once in a while. 🙂

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13. M.R.P. Apr 10 at 9:32 am

    We love Griffin because it’s a Welsh name without too many consonants. Ha! And we love the lion/eagle hybrid too.

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