Griffin vs Jonathan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Griffin

Boy #223 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong lord, powerful chief"

Origin: Welsh

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Boy #83 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God has given"

Origin: Hebrew (Yehonatan)

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Griffin Rank #223

Jonathan Rank #83

Jonathan is more popular, ranked #83 vs #223 for Griffin.

Is Griffin or Jonathan more popular?

Jonathan is more popular, ranked #83 compared to Griffin at #223 in the United States.

What do Griffin and Jonathan mean?

Griffin means "strong lord, powerful chief" (Welsh origin). Jonathan means "God has given" (Hebrew (Yehonatan) origin).

Are Griffin and Jonathan boy or girl names?

Griffin is primarily a boy name. Jonathan is primarily a boy name.