Wake vs Griffen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wake

Boy #5,833 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"watchful, alert, awake"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #5,688 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong lord, fierce chief"

Origin: Welsh

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Wake Rank #5,833

Griffen Rank #5,688

Griffen is more popular, ranked #5688 vs #5833 for Wake.

Is Wake or Griffen more popular?

Griffen is more popular, ranked #5688 compared to Wake at #5833 in the United States.

What do Wake and Griffen mean?

Wake means "watchful, alert, awake" (Old English origin). Griffen means "strong lord, fierce chief" (Welsh origin).

Are Wake and Griffen boy or girl names?

Wake is primarily a boy name. Griffen is primarily a boy name.