Griffin vs Stephen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Griffin

Boy #223 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong lord, powerful chief"

Origin: Welsh

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Boy #378 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Griffin Rank #223

Stephen Rank #378

Griffin is more popular, ranked #223 vs #378 for Stephen.

Is Griffin or Stephen more popular?

Griffin is more popular, ranked #223 compared to Stephen at #378 in the United States.

What do Griffin and Stephen mean?

Griffin means "strong lord, powerful chief" (Welsh origin). Stephen means "crown, wreath" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Griffin and Stephen boy or girl names?

Griffin is primarily a boy name. Stephen is primarily a boy name.