Griffin vs Simon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Griffin

Boy #223 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong lord, powerful chief"

Origin: Welsh

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Boy #251 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he has heard, God has heard"

Origin: Hebrew

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Griffin Rank #223

Simon Rank #251

Griffin is more popular, ranked #223 vs #251 for Simon.

Is Griffin or Simon more popular?

Griffin is more popular, ranked #223 compared to Simon at #251 in the United States.

What do Griffin and Simon mean?

Griffin means "strong lord, powerful chief" (Welsh origin). Simon means "he has heard, God has heard" (Hebrew origin).

Are Griffin and Simon boy or girl names?

Griffin is primarily a boy name. Simon is primarily a boy name.