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Griffon

♂ Boy

Pronounced GRIF-un /ˈgrɪf.ən/High

Meaning: A spelling of Griffin — variously from the Welsh Gruffudd ('strong lord/chief') and the Latin gryphus ('the griffin', a mythical eagle-lion); we note the mythic beastLow

In 30 seconds: Strong lord; the griffin: Griffon spells Griffin. Crisp, classic, and warm.
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Origin LowWelsh, Latin
MeaningA spelling of Griffin — variously from the Welsh Gruffudd ('strong lord/chief') and the Latin gryphus ('the griffin', a mythical eagle-lion); we note the mythic beast
U.S. rank (2024)#9267 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2010
Total births (all-time)≈ 231

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201019952024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Griffon is a spelling of Griffin — variously from the Welsh Gruffudd ('strong lord/chief') and the Latin gryphus ('the griffin', a mythical eagle-lion; we note the mythic beast). A crisp, classic name (said 'GRIF-un').

In the U.S. it appears as a spelling of Griffin. Rare in this form, strong-lord-and-the-griffin at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Griffin is variously 'strong lord' (Welsh) and 'the griffin' (a mythical eagle-lion, Latin) — Griffon is a spelling, crisp and bold (we note the mythic beast; said 'GRIF-un').
Overall data confidence 34%
References — Griffin — routes layered; mythic beast

Variations

GriffinGryphonGriffyn

Nicknames

Griff

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If you like Griffon…

Griffin— the standard spelling
Gryphon— a kin mythic spelling
Griffyn— a fellow spelling
London— lands in the same popularity range
Maxton— another Latin name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Griffon mean?

Griffon spells Griffin — variously 'strong lord' (Welsh) and 'the griffin' (a mythical beast, Latin); the routes are layered. We note the mythic beast.

How do you pronounce Griffon?

It's said GRIF-un /ˈgrɪf.ən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Griffon a boy or girl name?

Griffon is a boy's name.

How popular is Griffon?

Griffon is a very rare spelling in the U.S.

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