Names like Griffin
If Griffin is on your list, these boy names have the same feel, from Welsh classics to names with a similar sound. Griffin has held fairly steady in popularity, so the list favours names with a similar, steady curve.
Top matches: Bowen, Ellis, Maddox and Elian.
24 boy names like Griffin
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- Bowen#266Son of Owen; or young Owen.Also Welsh2 syllables
- Ellis#243Ellis means "benevolent" or "kind".Also Welsh2 syllables
- Maddox#210Maddox means "son of Madoc." Madoc itself is a Welsh name that means "fortunate."Also Welsh2 syllables
- Elian#147Elian can mean "My God" in Hebrew or "light" in Welsh.
- TrevinDerived from the Welsh word for "fair town" or "settlement".Also WelshSame “-in” ending
- Owen#31Owen likely means "well-born" or "noble."Also Welsh2 syllables
- Jones#811Means "son of John"Also Welsh2 syllables
- Rhys#412Rhys means "ardor" or "fiery." It can also mean "enthusiasm".Also Welsh
- Calvin#132The name Calvin means 'bald' or 'hairless'.Same “-in” ending2 syllables
- Evan#153This name means "the Lord is gracious." It signifies that God has shown kindness and…Also Welsh2 syllables
- Warren#240Warren means someone who lives by a park or animal enclosure.2 syllables
- Westin#689From the western town.Same “-in” ending2 syllables
- Callan#190This name means 'little wolf' or 'battle fierce'.2 syllables
- Odin#502Odin means "fury" or "inspiration." He was the chief god in Norse mythology, associated…Same “-in” ending2 syllables
- Greyson#149Son of the gray-haired one.2 syllables
- Zayden#214Zayden is a modern invented name, likely a variant of "Jayden".2 syllables
- Kayson#264A modern invented name, likely a variant of "Jason" with the "Kay" sound added.2 syllables
- Morgan#559It means "sea-born" or "sea circle."Also Welsh2 syllables
- Ronin#504Ronin means "wandering samurai" or "masterless samurai." It refers to a samurai without…Same “-in” ending2 syllables
- Kohen#296Kohen means "priest." It refers to a descendant of Aaron, who traditionally served in…Similar popularity curve2 syllables
- Milan#242Milan means "gracious" or "dear".2 syllables
- Arthur#87This name likely comes from an old Welsh word meaning "bear man" or "noble strength."…2 syllables
- Franklin#359It means "free land" or "free man."Same “-in” ending2 syllables
- Benson#279This name means 'son of Ben'.2 syllables
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- What names are similar to Griffin?
- Names with a similar style to Griffin include Bowen, Ellis, Maddox, Elian, Trevin and Owen.
- How are these names matched to Griffin?
- Each name is compared with Griffin on how its US popularity has moved since 2000, how popular it is today, where it comes from, and how it sounds: its ending, number of syllables and first letter. Griffin has held fairly steady in popularity, so the list favours names with a similar, steady curve.
- What other Welsh names are like Griffin?
- Bowen, Ellis, Maddox, Trevin and Owen share Griffin's Welsh roots.