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Griffin is a masculine name used in English. Behind the Name describes it this way: "Latinized form of Gruffudd. This name can also be inspired by the English word griffin, a creature with the body of a lion and the head and wings of an eagle, ultimately from Greek γρύψ (gryps)." It ranked #222 for boys in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, latinized form of Gruffudd. This name can also be inspired by the English word griffin, a creature with the body of a lion and the head and wings of an eagle, ultimately from Greek γρύψ (gryps). The entry lists its usage as English.
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Popularity
Griffin ranked #222 for boys in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #222 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Griffin mean?
Behind the Name does not give Griffin a one-word meaning. It describes the name as follows: latinized form of Gruffudd.
Is Griffin a popular name?
Griffin ranked #222 for boys in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Griffin a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Griffin appears in the boys' list; Behind the Name labels it masculine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Griffin — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
