Griffin
Griffin: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /หษกษนษชfษชn/
Meaning and origin of Griffin
- A male given name from Welsh derived from Griffinus, a latinized form of Gruffudd.
- A male given name from Cornish derived from Gryffyn, of relation to the Welsh name.
- A female given name.
How popular is Griffin?
Since 1880, 758 girls and 51,051 boys in the U.S. have been named Griffin (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #3183 in 1997. Its highest rank for boys was #214 in 2023. In 2025 it ranked #222 for boys, with 1,648 babies given the name.
Names similar to Griffin
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Griffin FAQ
What does the name Griffin mean?
A male given name from Welsh derived from Griffinus, a latinized form of Gruffudd. A male given name from Cornish derived from Gryffyn, of relation to the Welsh name. A female given name.
What is the origin of the name Griffin?
Griffin is listed as a name of Welsh derived from Griffinus origin.
How popular is the name Griffin?
Since 1880, 758 girls and 51,051 boys in the U.S. have been named Griffin (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #3183 in 1997. Its highest rank for boys was #214 in 2023. In 2025 it ranked #222 for boys, with 1,648 babies given the name.
Is Griffin a boy or girl name?
Griffin is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 758 girls and 51,051 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880โ2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.