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