Griffith vs Samwise

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Griffith

Boy #5,067 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong lord"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh English British

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Boy #4,899 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"half-wise; simple wisdom (ironic Old English)"

Origin: Old English (Tolkien)

English Literary Fantasy

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Griffith Rank #5,067

Samwise Rank #4,899

Samwise is more popular, ranked #4899 vs #5067 for Griffith.

Is Griffith or Samwise more popular?

Samwise is more popular, ranked #4899 compared to Griffith at #5067 in the United States.

What do Griffith and Samwise mean?

Griffith means "strong lord" (Welsh origin). Samwise means "half-wise; simple wisdom (ironic Old English)" (Old English (Tolkien) origin).

Are Griffith and Samwise boy or girl names?

Griffith is primarily a boy name. Samwise is primarily a boy name.