Griffin vs Eric

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Griffin

Boy #223 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong lord, powerful chief"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh English American

✓ All Clear

Boy #252 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

Scandinavian English German French American

✓ All Clear

Griffin Rank #223

Eric Rank #252

Griffin is more popular, ranked #223 vs #252 for Eric.

Is Griffin or Eric more popular?

Griffin is more popular, ranked #223 compared to Eric at #252 in the United States.

What do Griffin and Eric mean?

Griffin means "strong lord, powerful chief" (Welsh origin). Eric means "ever powerful" (Old Norse origin).

Are Griffin and Eric boy or girl names?

Griffin is primarily a boy name. Eric is primarily a boy name.