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Griffin

female

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.

BiblicalUniqueRareStrongPowerfulBold

Popularity History of Griffin

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#6223Ranked in 2024

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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#6223

Griffin was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
-606

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.

2 ideas
Griie
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Grif
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Similar Names to Griffin

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AN-uh

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uh-MAN-duh

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uh-LEK-sis

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Baby Name Lists That Include Griffin

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Quick Facts

OriginWelsh, Latin
Syllables2
Length7 letters

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