Griffin vs Matthew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Griffin

Boy #223 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong lord, powerful chief"

Origin: Welsh

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Boy #33 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh

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Griffin Rank #223

Matthew Rank #33

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 vs #223 for Griffin.

Is Griffin or Matthew more popular?

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 compared to Griffin at #223 in the United States.

What do Griffin and Matthew mean?

Griffin means "strong lord, powerful chief" (Welsh origin). Matthew means "gift of God" (Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh origin).

Are Griffin and Matthew boy or girl names?

Griffin is primarily a boy name. Matthew is primarily a boy name.