Griffin vs Raphael

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Griffin

Boy #223 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong lord, powerful chief"

Origin: Welsh

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Boy #421 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"divine healer"

Origin: Hebrew

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Griffin Rank #223

Raphael Rank #421

Griffin is more popular, ranked #223 vs #421 for Raphael.

Is Griffin or Raphael more popular?

Griffin is more popular, ranked #223 compared to Raphael at #421 in the United States.

What do Griffin and Raphael mean?

Griffin means "strong lord, powerful chief" (Welsh origin). Raphael means "divine healer" (Hebrew origin).

Are Griffin and Raphael boy or girl names?

Griffin is primarily a boy name. Raphael is primarily a boy name.