Griffin vs Shepherd

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Griffin

Boy #223 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong lord, powerful chief"

Origin: Welsh

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Boy #311 Most Popular 2 Syllables

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Griffin Rank #223

Shepherd Rank #311

Griffin is more popular, ranked #223 vs #311 for Shepherd.

Is Griffin or Shepherd more popular?

Griffin is more popular, ranked #223 compared to Shepherd at #311 in the United States.

What do Griffin and Shepherd mean?

Griffin means "strong lord, powerful chief" (Welsh origin).

Are Griffin and Shepherd boy or girl names?

Griffin is primarily a boy name. Shepherd is primarily a boy name.