Griffin vs Killian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Griffin

Boy #223 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong lord, powerful chief"

Origin: Welsh

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Boy #370 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"associated with the church"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Griffin Rank #223

Killian Rank #370

Griffin is more popular, ranked #223 vs #370 for Killian.

Is Griffin or Killian more popular?

Griffin is more popular, ranked #223 compared to Killian at #370 in the United States.

What do Griffin and Killian mean?

Griffin means "strong lord, powerful chief" (Welsh origin). Killian means "associated with the church" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Griffin and Killian boy or girl names?

Griffin is primarily a boy name. Killian is primarily a boy name.