Griffin vs Dylan

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 #28 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of the sea"

Origin: Welsh mythology

Welsh English American Irish

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Griffin Rank #223

Dylan Rank #28

Dylan is more popular, ranked #28 vs #223 for Griffin.

Is Griffin or Dylan more popular?

Dylan is more popular, ranked #28 compared to Griffin at #223 in the United States.

What do Griffin and Dylan mean?

Griffin means "strong lord, powerful chief" (Welsh origin). Dylan means "son of the sea" (Welsh mythology origin).

Are Griffin and Dylan boy or girl names?

Griffin is primarily a boy name. Dylan is primarily a boy name.