Griffin vs Hunter

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 #128 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"one who hunts"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Griffin Rank #223

Hunter Rank #128

Hunter is more popular, ranked #128 vs #223 for Griffin.

Is Griffin or Hunter more popular?

Hunter is more popular, ranked #128 compared to Griffin at #223 in the United States.

What do Griffin and Hunter mean?

Griffin means "strong lord, powerful chief" (Welsh origin). Hunter means "one who hunts" (Old English origin).

Are Griffin and Hunter boy or girl names?

Griffin is primarily a boy name. Hunter is primarily a boy name.