Griffin vs Avery

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Griffin

Boy #223 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong lord, powerful chief"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh English American

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Boy #259 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"ruler of the elves"

Origin: Anglo-Saxon/Norman

English American

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Griffin Rank #223

Avery Rank #259

Griffin is more popular, ranked #223 vs #259 for Avery.

Is Griffin or Avery more popular?

Griffin is more popular, ranked #223 compared to Avery at #259 in the United States.

What do Griffin and Avery mean?

Griffin means "strong lord, powerful chief" (Welsh origin). Avery means "ruler of the elves" (Anglo-Saxon/Norman origin).

Are Griffin and Avery boy or girl names?

Griffin is primarily a boy name. Avery is primarily a boy name.