What origin is the name Griswald?

Griswald comes from german naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Griswald a popular name?

Griswald is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Griswald?

Names from the same german tradition pair naturally with Griswald — for example Emma, Amelia, Adeline. You can browse more on our german names page.

Griswald

Q: Is Griswald a rare name?

Yes. Griswald does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Griswald

Griswald

Boy

german

2 syllables

Griswald is a german boy's name meaning "This German name describes a person from the gray forest. It is composed of the words for gray and a wooded area or wold.".

The meaning of Griswald is "This German name describes a person from the gray forest. It is composed of the words for gray and a wooded area or wold." — a boy name of german origin. At 8 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 2 syllables.

Origin: german
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

This German name describes a person from the gray forest. It is composed of the words for gray and a wooded area or wold.

Popularity

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

Quick answers about Griswald

Very rare in US records

What does Griswald mean?

Griswald is a boy name of german origin meaning "This German name describes a person from the gray forest. It is composed of the words for gray and a wooded area or wold.".