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Grizzly

♂ Boy

Pronounced GRIZ-lee /ˈɡrɪz.li/High

Meaning: From the word grizzly — 'a grizzly bear' (and 'greyish; grey-flecked', from grizzle); a modern nature/word-nameLow

In 30 seconds: A grizzly bear; greyish: Grizzly is a word-name. Bold, rugged, and warm.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningFrom the word grizzly — 'a grizzly bear' (and 'greyish; grey-flecked', from grizzle); a modern nature/word-name
U.S. rank (2024)#6572 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births13 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2019
Total births (all-time)≈ 92

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201920162024

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

Grizzly comes from the word grizzly — 'a grizzly bear' (and 'greyish; grey-flecked', from grizzle). A bold, rugged nature/word-name carrying strength and wildness (we note the word origin). A striking name (said 'GRIZ-lee'; nickname Griz).

It registers very thinly in records. Rare, a-grizzly-bear at the root, and rugged.

Did you know? Grizzly names the great grizzly bear (and means 'greyish; grey-flecked', from grizzle) — a bold, rugged nature/word-name (we note the word origin; said 'GRIZ-lee').
Overall data confidence 38%
References — grizzly — word/nature origin

Variations

GrizzGrizzley

Nicknames

Griz

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Grizzly mean?

Grizzly is a word-name — 'a grizzly bear' (and 'greyish'); we note the word origin.

How do you pronounce Grizzly?

It's said GRIZ-lee /ˈɡrɪz.li/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Grizzly a boy or girl name?

Grizzly is a boy's name.

How popular is Grizzly?

Grizzly is a very rare name in the U.S.

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