Griffey
Meaning
"strong lord"
Origin: Welsh
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #4,708
- Total SSA Count
- 21
- Syllables
- 2
- Formality
- Casual
- Nicknames
- Griff
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"strong lord"
Origin: Welsh
"leader, ruler"
Origin: Welsh llyw
Llewelyn is more popular, ranked #4551 vs #4708 for Griffey.
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Llewelyn is more popular, ranked #4551 compared to Griffey at #4708 in the United States.
Griffey means "strong lord" (Welsh origin). Llewelyn means "leader, ruler" (Welsh llyw origin).
Griffey is primarily a boy name. Llewelyn is primarily a boy name.