Griffyn

A unisex name of Welsh origin, meaning strong lord; respelling of Griffin or Griffith.

Babies a year
22
the US, 2017
Rarity
Very rare
among names in use
US popularity
—
outside the top 1000
UK popularity
—
outside the ONS list

Griffyn by the numbers

Griffyn was given to 22 American babies in 2017, the most recent full year we hold.

Its American peak was 23 babies in 2016, making it a 2010s name.

Other names that come from Griffith

Like Griffyn, each of these traces back to Griffith: a form of it, a name built from it, or a son or daughter of it. Not always the same sex.

  • Griffithstrong lord or fierce chief25 in the US (2017)
  • Griffyddstrong lord; a form of Griffith4 in England and Wales (2025)

Sounds like Griffyn

Names that are said the same way as Griffyn, however they are written. Sounding alike does not mean they share a history.

  • Griffinstrong lord; fierce protector1,531 in the US (2017)
  • Gryffinstrong lord; alternate spelling of griffin80 in the US (2017)
  • Griffinnvariant of Griffin, meaning strong lord5 in the US (2017)
  • Griffonvariant of Griffin, meaning strong lord5 in the US (2017)
  • Griffen36 in the US (2017)
  • Gryphon23 in the US (2017)

Other names that mean God

Like Griffyn, each of these has God in its meaning. Different names, different histories, the same idea.

  • Isabellapledged to God15,112 in the US (2017)
  • Elijahmy God is Yahweh13,294 in the US (2017)
  • Michaelwho is like God?12,612 in the US (2017)
  • DanielGod is my judge11,654 in the US (2017)
  • Matthewgift of God11,623 in the US (2017)
  • SamuelGod has heard10,339 in the US (2017)

Other names that mean strength

Like Griffyn, each of these has strength in its meaning. Different names, different histories, the same idea.

  • Liamresolute protector; short form of William18,764 in the US (2017)
  • Williamresolute protector14,922 in the US (2017)
  • Ethanstrong, enduring12,398 in the US (2017)
  • GabrielGod is my strength9,110 in the US (2017)
  • Aaronmountain of strength; exalted7,185 in the US (2017)
  • Aubreyelf ruler; noble strength6,029 in the US (2017)

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