Dontavius vs Gryphon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dontavius

Boy #6,249 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"noble lord (compound creation)"

Origin: African-American (Latin/French roots)

Cultural Roots

African-American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,249
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
4
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Don, Tay, Tavius

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Dontavius Rank #6,249
Gryphon Rank #6,157

Gryphon is more popular, ranked #6157 vs #6249 for Dontavius.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dontavius ___

  • Dontavius James
  • Dontavius Lee
  • Dontavius Ray
  • Dontavius Jerome
  • Dontavius Andre
  • Dontavius DeShawn

Gryphon ___

  • Gryphon James
  • Gryphon Alexander
  • Gryphon Cole
  • Gryphon Reid
  • Gryphon Hunter

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If you choose Gryphon

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dontavius or Gryphon more popular?

Gryphon is more popular, ranked #6157 compared to Dontavius at #6249 in the United States.

What do Dontavius and Gryphon mean?

Dontavius means "noble lord (compound creation)" (African-American (Latin/French roots) origin). Gryphon means "mythical guardian creature" (Greek origin).

Are Dontavius and Gryphon boy or girl names?

Dontavius is primarily a boy name. Gryphon is primarily a boy name.

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