BoyEnglish origin

Griffith: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

A strong lord and chief, powerful and fair.

Origin
English
Syllables
2
Current rank
#6045
Peak
#896 in 1899

Trend: Falling, easing off its high over the latest decade.

Popularity over time

Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)

1899: #89618991920: #251919201930: #341919301940: #183819401950: #225419501960: #259919601970: #443319701980: #300219801990: #310019902000: #445720002005: #397420052010: #510720102015: #645020152020: #60452020#1#6450

What Griffith Means

Griffith is a boy name of English origin. A strong lord and chief, powerful and fair.

How Popular Griffith Is

Griffith currently ranks #6045 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #896 in 1899. It has been easing off its high.

Good to Know About Griffith

  • At its most popular, Griffith reached #896 in the U.S. in 1899.
  • Griffith is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.
  • Griffith is a name from the English-speaking tradition.

Names Like Griffith

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Sibling Names for Griffith

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Questions About Griffith

What does Griffith mean?

Griffith is a boy name of English origin. A strong lord and chief, powerful and fair.

How popular is Griffith?

Griffith currently ranks #6045 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #896 in 1899. It has been easing off its high.

Where does Griffith come from?

Griffith comes from English roots. At its most popular, Griffith reached #896 in the U.S. in 1899.

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