Griffin vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Griffin

Boy #223 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong lord, powerful chief"

Origin: Welsh

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Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Griffin Rank #223

Gideon Rank #332

Griffin is more popular, ranked #223 vs #332 for Gideon.

Is Griffin or Gideon more popular?

Griffin is more popular, ranked #223 compared to Gideon at #332 in the United States.

What do Griffin and Gideon mean?

Griffin means "strong lord, powerful chief" (Welsh origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Griffin and Gideon boy or girl names?

Griffin is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.