King vs Griffin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

King

Boy #343 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king, ruler, monarch"

Origin: Old English

American English African American

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Boy #223 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong lord, powerful chief"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh English American

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King Rank #343

Griffin Rank #223

Griffin is more popular, ranked #223 vs #343 for King.

Is King or Griffin more popular?

Griffin is more popular, ranked #223 compared to King at #343 in the United States.

What do King and Griffin mean?

King means "king, ruler, monarch" (Old English origin). Griffin means "strong lord, powerful chief" (Welsh origin).

Are King and Griffin boy or girl names?

King is primarily a boy name. Griffin is primarily a boy name.