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The baby name Griffin is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈɡrɪfɪn/ (GRIF-in).

Griffin is Welsh in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Welsh
Pronunciation: /ˈɡrɪfɪn/ (GRIF-in)

What is the meaning of the name Griffin ?

The baby name Griffin is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈɡrɪfɪn/ (GRIF-in).

Griffin is Welsh in Origin.

Griffin marries Welsh royal heritage with mythic imagery. As an Anglicized form of the medieval Welsh name Gruffudd/Gruffydd - borne by princes such as Gruffudd ap Llywelyn - it stems from elements meaning “strong” and “lord,” often rendered “strong lord” or “prince.” The surname-turned-given name also echoes the legendary griffin (Latin gryphus, from Greek gryps), the lion–eagle guardian symbolizing strength and vigilance. In Ireland, the surname Griffin can reflect Ó Gríobhtha, adding a parallel Gaelic pathway into English.

Usage has spanned Britain since the Middle Ages and surged in the United States and other English-speaking countries in the late 20th century amid the surname-as-first-name trend. Variants and related forms include Griffith, Griffen, Griffon, Gryphon, Gryffin, and the Welsh Gruffudd/Gruffydd; Griff is the common nickname. The name’s layered roots give it a meaning set that evokes power, guardianship, and nobility.

Griffin has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Griffin

Griffin Dunne Actor · Born 1955 · United States Griffin Dunne is an American actor best known for his role in the film 'After Hours'. He also appeared in 'An American Werewolf in London' and directed 'Practical Magic'. Griffin Gluck Actor · Born 2000 · United States Griffin Gluck is an American actor best known for his role as Sam Ecklund in the Netflix series 'American Vandal'. He also starred in the film 'Tall Girl' and appeared in the TV series 'Locke & Key'.

Celebrity babies named Griffin

Name Last Name(s) Mother Mother famous for Fame Level Father Father famous for Fame Level
Griffin Fraser Brendan Fraser television actor
Griffin Hamill Mark Hamill film director
Griffin O'Neal Joanna Moore television actor Ryan O'Neal television actor
Griffin Taylor Corey Taylor singer

Griffin – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Boys 2023 #1 807
AL 0 #76 1 2,372
JP 0 #77 1 4,057
TW 0 #103 1 4,523
PH 0 #110 1 5,607
CY Boys 0 #131 1 3,473
Switzerland Boys 2024 #136 2 1,769
BW Boys 0 #154 1 4,685
CR 0 #164 2 5,526
AE 0 #187 1 10,220
Sweden Boys 2010 #189 2 1,344
Canada Boys 2024 #205 104 2,588
United States Boys 2024 #210 1,609 7,044
IR 0 #231 1 4,221
NA Boys 0 #253 1 6,830
TW Boys 0 #255 2 7,111
MO Girls 0 #263 1 7,056
NG 0 #270 3 5,926
SG 0 #282 1 11,010
TW Girls 0 #289 1 8,139
JP Boys 0 #303 1 7,909
CZ Boys 0 #305 1 6,530
CN Boys 0 #327 5 9,639
DK Boys 0 #332 1 7,401
MY 0 #353 2 12,352
HK 0 #355 3 8,483
CN Girls 0 #359 1 8,829
GH Boys 0 #360 2 8,138
PH Boys 0 #406 3 11,440
PH Girls 0 #429 1 13,098
ZA 0 #469 6 14,421
CR Boys 0 #503 8 10,188
PA Boys 0 #505 1 9,305
HK Boys 0 #514 14 12,905
RU Boys 0 #526 1 12,621
IR Girls 0 #545 1 8,334
LY 0 #557 3 12,703
IR Boys 0 #564 2 10,162
BH 0 #587 1 17,937
IL Girls 0 #645 1 11,648
IQ Boys 0 #697 1 13,071
CL Boys 0 #700 1 13,390
SG Boys 0 #735 5 17,960
QA Boys 0 #740 4 18,093
KW Boys 0 #805 2 18,755
NG Girls 0 #824 3 15,093
United States Girls 2024 #898 19 8,487
OM Boys 0 #916 3 17,948
NG Boys 0 #920 32 16,906
PE Boys 0 #924 3 14,506
NL Boys 0 #932 20 5,873
CO Boys 0 #981 1 15,656
SA Girls 0 #1,014 1 25,931
MX Boys 0 #1,025 9 16,355
IN Boys 0 #1,039 1 16,750
ZA Boys 0 #1,054 125 25,619
MY Girls 0 #1,068 5 24,821
MY Boys 0 #1,090 22 25,439
AE Boys 0 #1,136 8 22,615
MA 0 #1,196 4 20,986
DZ 0 #1,234 1 20,130
ZA Girls 0 #1,236 1 25,928
TR 0 #1,250 5 19,440
IT Boys 0 #1,457 15 10,046
SA Boys 0 #1,687 5 28,008

Griffin is popular in 44 countries — most recent births per country:

Canada
United States
New York City (White, non-Hispanic), United States
Ireland
Switzerland

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People also ask about Griffin

Griffin is predominantly a boy's name.
Griffin is a 2 syllable name, pronounced /ˈɡrɪfɪn/ (GRIF-in).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Griff, Griffith, Gryphon, Griffyn and Griffon.
Across languages, Griffin has these equivalents: Gruffudd (Welsh), Gruffydd (Welsh), Griffith (English/Welsh), Ó Gríobhthaigh (Irish surname).
Yes, very popular — Griffin ranked #1 in Ireland in 2023, and appears in official birth registries across 6 countries.
Griffin ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 2023).
Griffin's popularity is declining significantly. It moved from #147 in 2014 to #205 in 2024 in Canada.
Yes — 2 notable people named Griffin are in our database, including Griffin Dunne (Actor), Griffin Gluck (Actor).
Yes — at least 4 celebrity couples have chosen Griffin for their child, including Brendan Fraser.