Griffin

Strong lord

boyWelsh

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Griffin meaning & origin

Griffin is listed in our catalog as a boy name. Its listed meaning is "Strong lord". Listed origin: Welsh.

Pronunciation

GRIF-in

Catalog phonetic spelling

Popularity

In 2024, Griffin ranked #223 in US Social Security name records for male births. This is the latest verified year in our catalog, not a live ranking.

Nicknames

Griff

Griffin popularity by year

US Social Security birth-name ranks. A smaller rank means more recorded births in the reported sex category.
Birth yearRank
2020#241
2021#232
2022#230
2023#214
2024#223

Source: Social Security Administration. US data is not a worldwide measure of usage. Missing years are not zero births.

Middle Name Ideas

  • Griffin James
  • Griffin Alexander
  • Griffin William
  • Griffin Thomas

Famous Namesakes

  • Griffin Dunne (actor)

Sources & notes

Meanings, origins, pronunciations, and namesakes are catalog entries that have not yet completed source-by-source editorial review. Nicknames and middle-name pairings are ideas to try, not usage statistics. We show birth-name ranks only when the record includes source-file provenance; missing data is not evidence of rarity.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Griffin

What does the name Griffin mean?

Griffin is listed in our catalog as a boy name. Its listed meaning is "Strong lord". Listed origin: Welsh.

How do you pronounce Griffin?

Our catalog's pronunciation guide is GRIF-in. Pronunciation can vary by language and family.

How popular is the name Griffin?

In 2024, Griffin ranked #223 in US Social Security name records for male births. This is the latest verified year in our catalog, not a live ranking.

What nickname ideas could work for Griffin?

Ideas to try include Griff. These are suggestions, not a measure of usage.

What middle names could work with Griffin?

Try Griffin James, Griffin Alexander, Griffin William, Griffin Thomas aloud with your surname. These pairings are subjective suggestions.

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