Griffin vs Ryan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Griffin

Boy #223 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong lord, powerful chief"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh English American

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Boy #87 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little king"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (O'Riain)

Irish English American

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Griffin Rank #223

Ryan Rank #87

Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 vs #223 for Griffin.

Is Griffin or Ryan more popular?

Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 compared to Griffin at #223 in the United States.

What do Griffin and Ryan mean?

Griffin means "strong lord, powerful chief" (Welsh origin). Ryan means "little king" (Irish Gaelic (O'Riain) origin).

Are Griffin and Ryan boy or girl names?

Griffin is primarily a boy name. Ryan is primarily a boy name.