Griffin vs River

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Griffin

Boy #223 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong lord, powerful chief"

Origin: Welsh

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Boy #112 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flowing body of water, stream"

Origin: Old French

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Griffin Rank #223

River Rank #112

River is more popular, ranked #112 vs #223 for Griffin.

Is Griffin or River more popular?

River is more popular, ranked #112 compared to Griffin at #223 in the United States.

What do Griffin and River mean?

Griffin means "strong lord, powerful chief" (Welsh origin). River means "flowing body of water, stream" (Old French origin).

Are Griffin and River boy or girl names?

Griffin is primarily a boy name. River is primarily a boy name.