What origin is the name Gryphon?

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

Is Gryphon a popular name?

Gryphon 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 brother names for Gryphon?

Names from the same greek tradition pair naturally with Gryphon — for example Alexander, Christopher, Lucas. You can browse more on our greek names page.

Gryphon

Q: Is Gryphon a rare name?

Yes. Gryphon 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 Gryphon

Gryphon

Unisex

greek

2 syllables

Gryphon is a greek unisex name meaning "Mythological beast; fighting chief; fierce. the fierce gryphon of greek mythology and medieval legend was a creature with foreparts of an eagle and hindquarters of a lion".

With greek roots, Gryphon is a unisex name that means "Mythological beast; fighting chief; fierce. the fierce gryphon of greek mythology and medieval legend was a creature with foreparts of an eagle and hindquarters of a lion". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: greek
Gender: Unisex
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

Mythological beast; fighting chief; fierce. the fierce gryphon of greek mythology and medieval legend was a creature with foreparts of an eagle and hindquarters of a lion

Popularity

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

Quick answers about Gryphon

Very rare in US records

What does Gryphon mean?

Gryphon is a unisex name of greek origin meaning "Mythological beast; fighting chief; fierce. the fierce gryphon of greek mythology and medieval legend was a creature with foreparts of an eagle and hindquarters of a lion".