Griffin vs Timothy

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 #208 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"honoring God"

Origin: Greek

English American Christian Greek

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Griffin Rank #223

Timothy Rank #208

Timothy is more popular, ranked #208 vs #223 for Griffin.

Is Griffin or Timothy more popular?

Timothy is more popular, ranked #208 compared to Griffin at #223 in the United States.

What do Griffin and Timothy mean?

Griffin means "strong lord, powerful chief" (Welsh origin). Timothy means "honoring God" (Greek origin).

Are Griffin and Timothy boy or girl names?

Griffin is primarily a boy name. Timothy is primarily a boy name.