Griffin: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
Strong lord, a name that conjures both Celtic chieftains and mythical beasts.
- Origin
- Welsh
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #251
- Peak
- #200 in 2014
Trend: Steady, holding a similar rank across the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Griffin Means
Griffin is a boy name of Welsh origin. Strong lord, a name that conjures both Celtic chieftains and mythical beasts.
How Popular Griffin Is
Griffin currently ranks #251 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #200 in 2014. It has held steady.
Good to Know About Griffin
- The griffin is a legendary creature with an eagle's head and a lion's body.
- Griffin is the anglicized form of the Welsh Gruffydd.
- The name has a fierce, heroic quality.
Names Like Griffin
Other Welsh names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Griffin
Welsh names that pair well as a brother or sister to Griffin.
Questions About Griffin
What does Griffin mean?
Griffin is a boy name of Welsh origin. Strong lord, a name that conjures both Celtic chieftains and mythical beasts.
How popular is Griffin?
Griffin currently ranks #251 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #200 in 2014. It has held steady.
Where does Griffin come from?
Griffin comes from Welsh roots. The griffin is a legendary creature with an eagle's head and a lion's body.
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