Griffin is a boy's name of Irish and Celtic origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 1,609 boys in the United States.
Griffin at a glance
Gender
Boy name
Origin
Irish & Celtic
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references
Pronunciation
/ˈɡɹɪfɪn/
About the name Griffin
Griffin belongs to the Irish & Celtic tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.
In the United States, Griffin first appears in Social Security records in 1881. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #214 in 2023, and in 2024 1,609 babies received the name — 49,411 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.
The meaning of Griffin is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Irish and Celtic origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.
Is Griffin a boy or girl name?
Griffin is a boy name. In 2024, 1,609 babies received the name in the US.
What origin is the name Griffin?
Griffin comes from the Irish & Celtic tradition.
How popular is the name Griffin?
Griffin first appears in US records in 1881. Its best-ever ranking was #214 in 2023, and 1,609 babies were given the name in 2024.
How do you pronounce Griffin?
Griffin is pronounced /ˈɡɹɪfɪn/ (IPA).
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Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.