Griffin vs Briggs

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Griffin

Boy #223 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong lord, powerful chief"

Origin: Welsh

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Boy #327 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the bridges"

Origin: Old English / Old Norse

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Griffin Rank #223

Briggs Rank #327

Griffin is more popular, ranked #223 vs #327 for Briggs.

Is Griffin or Briggs more popular?

Griffin is more popular, ranked #223 compared to Briggs at #327 in the United States.

What do Griffin and Briggs mean?

Griffin means "strong lord, powerful chief" (Welsh origin). Briggs means "from the bridges" (Old English / Old Norse origin).

Are Griffin and Briggs boy or girl names?

Griffin is primarily a boy name. Briggs is primarily a boy name.