Griffin

Meaning of Griffin

Griffin refers to a mythical creature that is part eagle and part lion. It can also mean 'strong lord'.

Griffin has Welsh roots — browse every Welsh baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Griffin

Griffin has held fairly steady, sitting around #222 in 2025 after peaking at #214 in 2023.

Notable people named Griffin

• Griffin Dunne
  American actor, producer, director
• Griffin Gluck
  American actor
• Griffin Newman
  American actor and comedian
• Griffin House
  American singer-songwriter
• Griffin Frazen
  American actor

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Questions about the name Griffin

What does the name Griffin mean?

Griffin means griffin refers to a mythical creature that is part eagle and part lion. it can also mean 'strong lord', and it comes from Welsh origins.

Is Griffin a boy's or a girl's name?

Griffin is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Griffin?

In 2025, Griffin ranked #222 for boys, up from #223 the year before.

When was Griffin most popular?

Griffin peaked at #214 in 2023.