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Gryffin

♂ Boy

Pronounced GRIHF-ihn /ˈɡɹɪf.ɪn/Medium

Meaning: Lord, princeMedium

In 30 seconds: Gryffin is an English spelling of Griffin, a Welsh-rooted name meaning 'lord' or 'prince.'
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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningLord, prince
U.S. rank (2024)#2503 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births54 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2019
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,049

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201920002024

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

History & Origin

Gryffin is a respelling of Griffin, which descends from the Welsh name Gruffudd, understood to carry the sense of 'lord' or 'prince.' The 'y' spelling nods to that Welsh heritage and to the mythical griffin, the lion-eagle creature. Older Welsh forms include Gruffudd, Gruffydd, and Griffith.

The double-f and 'y' give Gryffin a bold, slightly fantastical look while keeping Griffin's familiar sound. Its Welsh roots tie it to a line of princely names rather than purely to the legendary beast.

Did you know? Gryffin is a spelling variant of Griffin, so it keeps the same core meaning of 'lord, prince' while changing the visual style.
Overall data confidence 70%
Behind the Name - Gryffin — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

GriffinGrifudGriffithGruffuddGruffydd

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If you like Gryffin…

Griffin— The standard spelling of the same name Gryffin is a variant of, meaning 'prince.'
Rhys— Another Welsh boy's name with a princely, noble sense in the same heritage as Gryffin.

Frequently Asked

What does the name Gryffin mean?

Gryffin is usually explained as meaning 'lord, prince' and is most often linked with English tradition.

How do you pronounce Gryffin?

It's commonly said GRIHF-ihn /ˈɡɹɪf.ɪn/.

Is Gryffin a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Gryffin is used as a boy name.

How popular is Gryffin?

In 2024, Gryffin ranked #2503 in the U.S. for boys, with 54 births recorded.