Griffin vs King

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Griffin

Boy #223 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong lord, powerful chief"

Origin: Welsh

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Boy #343 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king, ruler, monarch"

Origin: Old English

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Griffin Rank #223

King Rank #343

Griffin is more popular, ranked #223 vs #343 for King.

Is Griffin or King more popular?

Griffin is more popular, ranked #223 compared to King at #343 in the United States.

What do Griffin and King mean?

Griffin means "strong lord, powerful chief" (Welsh origin). King means "king, ruler, monarch" (Old English origin).

Are Griffin and King boy or girl names?

Griffin is primarily a boy name. King is primarily a boy name.