Griffin vs August

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Griffin

Boy #223 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong lord, powerful chief"

Origin: Welsh

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Boy #88 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great, magnificent"

Origin: Latin (augustus)

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Griffin Rank #223

August Rank #88

August is more popular, ranked #88 vs #223 for Griffin.

Is Griffin or August more popular?

August is more popular, ranked #88 compared to Griffin at #223 in the United States.

What do Griffin and August mean?

Griffin means "strong lord, powerful chief" (Welsh origin). August means "great, magnificent" (Latin (augustus) origin).

Are Griffin and August boy or girl names?

Griffin is primarily a boy name. August is primarily a boy name.