Griffen vs Yates

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Griffen

Boy #5,688 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong lord, fierce chief"

Origin: Welsh

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Boy #5,699 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"gatekeeper, one who lives by the gates"

Origin: Middle English

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Griffen Rank #5,688

Yates Rank #5,699

Griffen is more popular, ranked #5688 vs #5699 for Yates.

Is Griffen or Yates more popular?

Griffen is more popular, ranked #5688 compared to Yates at #5699 in the United States.

What do Griffen and Yates mean?

Griffen means "strong lord, fierce chief" (Welsh origin). Yates means "gatekeeper, one who lives by the gates" (Middle English origin).

Are Griffen and Yates boy or girl names?

Griffen is primarily a boy name. Yates is primarily a boy name.