Stephen vs Griffin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Stephen

Boy #378 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Ancient Greek

English Irish Greek American

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Boy #223 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong lord, powerful chief"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh English American

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Stephen Rank #378

Griffin Rank #223

Griffin is more popular, ranked #223 vs #378 for Stephen.

Is Stephen or Griffin more popular?

Griffin is more popular, ranked #223 compared to Stephen at #378 in the United States.

What do Stephen and Griffin mean?

Stephen means "crown, wreath" (Ancient Greek origin). Griffin means "strong lord, powerful chief" (Welsh origin).

Are Stephen and Griffin boy or girl names?

Stephen is primarily a boy name. Griffin is primarily a boy name.