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    Griffin

    Discover the meaning and origin of the name Griffin

    Griffin

    Boy
    greek
    2 syllables

    Griffin is a greek boy's name meaning "Mythological beast; surname; strong in faith".

    The meaning of Griffin is "Mythological beast; surname; strong in faith" — a boy name of greek origin. It has 2 syllables.

    Origin
    greek
    Gender
    Boy
    Syllables
    2

    Meaning compiled from public name lists.

    Meaning

    Mythological beast; surname; strong in faith

    Popularity

    Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

    Quick answers about Griffin

    Very rare in US records

    What does Griffin mean?

    Griffin is a boy name of greek origin meaning "Mythological beast; surname; strong in faith".

    Is Griffin a rare name?

    Yes. Griffin does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.

    Sister names that go with Griffin

    SophiaChloeSofiaZoeyPenelopeZoe

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    Names with a similar meaning to Griffin

    Griffin means "Mythological beast; surname; strong in faith" — these names share that spirit.

    • Liam — "Strong-willed warrior and protector" (irish)
    • Ethan — "Strong, firm, enduring" (hebrew)

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