Griffin

GRIF-fin Strong grip.

Meaning

Griffin is a male given name and is of Welsh origin. It means strong grip. Pronounced as GRIF-fin, the name is currently in the top 250 of NameChef Most Popular Baby Names and in the top 250 of U.S birth chart of the year 2024.

In Latin, Griffin is a mythological creature, with the body of a lion and the head of an eagle. Griffin was thought to be a powerful and majestic creature, which was also known as the guardian of precious treasures. In modern days, the griffin has been widely used as symbol, logo, emblem, mascott, etc.

Origin

Welsh

Gender

Griffin is a boy's name.

Pronunciation

GRIF-fin (Listen)

Syllables

Famous People

Griffin Bell
Griffin Dunne

The rank of Griffin in the United States over time

Source: Social Security Administration

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