Matthew vs Griffin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Matthew

Boy #33 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh

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Boy #223 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong lord, powerful chief"

Origin: Welsh

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Matthew Rank #33

Griffin Rank #223

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 vs #223 for Griffin.

Is Matthew or Griffin more popular?

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 compared to Griffin at #223 in the United States.

What do Matthew and Griffin mean?

Matthew means "gift of God" (Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh origin). Griffin means "strong lord, powerful chief" (Welsh origin).

Are Matthew and Griffin boy or girl names?

Matthew is primarily a boy name. Griffin is primarily a boy name.