Hunter vs Griffin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hunter

Boy #128 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"one who hunts"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Boy #223 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong lord, powerful chief"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh English American

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Hunter Rank #128

Griffin Rank #223

Hunter is more popular, ranked #128 vs #223 for Griffin.

Is Hunter or Griffin more popular?

Hunter is more popular, ranked #128 compared to Griffin at #223 in the United States.

What do Hunter and Griffin mean?

Hunter means "one who hunts" (Old English origin). Griffin means "strong lord, powerful chief" (Welsh origin).

Are Hunter and Griffin boy or girl names?

Hunter is primarily a boy name. Griffin is primarily a boy name.