Shade vs Griffen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shade

Boy #5,590 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"shadow, area of darkness"

Origin: Old English (sceadu)

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Boy #5,688 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong lord, fierce chief"

Origin: Welsh

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Shade Rank #5,590

Griffen Rank #5,688

Shade is more popular, ranked #5590 vs #5688 for Griffen.

Is Shade or Griffen more popular?

Shade is more popular, ranked #5590 compared to Griffen at #5688 in the United States.

What do Shade and Griffen mean?

Shade means "shadow, area of darkness" (Old English (sceadu) origin). Griffen means "strong lord, fierce chief" (Welsh origin).

Are Shade and Griffen boy or girl names?

Shade is primarily a boy name. Griffen is primarily a boy name.