Griffin vs David

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Griffin

Boy #223 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong lord, powerful chief"

Origin: Welsh

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Boy #31 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"beloved, darling"

Origin: Hebrew Dawid from dod

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Griffin Rank #223

David Rank #31

David is more popular, ranked #31 vs #223 for Griffin.

Is Griffin or David more popular?

David is more popular, ranked #31 compared to Griffin at #223 in the United States.

What do Griffin and David mean?

Griffin means "strong lord, powerful chief" (Welsh origin). David means "beloved, darling" (Hebrew Dawid from dod origin).

Are Griffin and David boy or girl names?

Griffin is primarily a boy name. David is primarily a boy name.