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Griffin

male

Meaning

"Strong Lord"

Often linked to Welsh Gruffudd traditions, it also evokes the mythical creature griffin, contributing to its modern appeal as a given name.

BiblicalClassicTraditionalTimelessStrongPowerfulBold

Popularity History of Griffin

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#223Top 500

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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#223

Griffin was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
-9

lower than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Griffin Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Griffin.

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Baby Name Lists That Include Griffin

Browse every Namylab list page that currently includes Griffin, from meaning and origin collections to letter, syllable, and themed baby name lists.

24 linked lists

Quick Facts

OriginWelsh, Latin
Syllables2
Length7 letters

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