Griffin vs Nicholas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Griffin

Boy #223 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong lord, powerful chief"

Origin: Welsh

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Boy #117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"people's champion, victorious"

Origin: Greek

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Griffin Rank #223

Nicholas Rank #117

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 vs #223 for Griffin.

Is Griffin or Nicholas more popular?

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 compared to Griffin at #223 in the United States.

What do Griffin and Nicholas mean?

Griffin means "strong lord, powerful chief" (Welsh origin). Nicholas means "people's champion, victorious" (Greek origin).

Are Griffin and Nicholas boy or girl names?

Griffin is primarily a boy name. Nicholas is primarily a boy name.