Griffen as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Griffen

What is the meaning of the name Griffen ?

The baby name Griffen is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈɡrɪfən/ (GRIF-en).

Griffen is Welsh in Origin.

Griffen is a contemporary spelling of Griffin, an Anglicized Welsh name ultimately connected to Gruffudd/Gruffydd, borne by several medieval Welsh princes (e.g., Gruffudd ap Llywelyn). In this line, the meaning is commonly interpreted as “strong lord” or “prince,” from elements glossed as “strong” (gruff) and “lord, ruler” (udd). Through Anglicization in the Middle Ages, forms like Griffith and Griffin spread in Wales and the English borderlands, later becoming both surnames and given names in Britain, Ireland, and North America.

The name also resonates with the heraldic griffin, from Old French griffon, Latin gryphus, and Greek gryps (“hooked-beaked”), a creature symbolizing strength, courage, and vigilance; this imagery reinforced the name’s modern appeal. Variants and related forms include Griffin, Griffyn, Gryffin, Gryphon, Griffith, Gruffudd/Gruffydd, and the nickname Griff. Griffen, in particular, is a chiefly North American variant preserving the same meanings and associations.