Griffin vs Nathan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Griffin

Boy #223 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong lord, powerful chief"

Origin: Welsh

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Boy #62 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he gave"

Origin: Hebrew

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Griffin Rank #223

Nathan Rank #62

Nathan is more popular, ranked #62 vs #223 for Griffin.

Is Griffin or Nathan more popular?

Nathan is more popular, ranked #62 compared to Griffin at #223 in the United States.

What do Griffin and Nathan mean?

Griffin means "strong lord, powerful chief" (Welsh origin). Nathan means "he gave" (Hebrew origin).

Are Griffin and Nathan boy or girl names?

Griffin is primarily a boy name. Nathan is primarily a boy name.