Griffyn
Meaning
"strong lord"
Origin: Welsh
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #4,562
- Total SSA Count
- 23
- Syllables
- 2
- Formality
- Moderate
- Nicknames
- Griff
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"strong lord"
Origin: Welsh
"God is gracious"
Origin: Hebrew (via Jan and -iel)
Janiel is more popular, ranked #4530 vs #4562 for Griffyn.
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Janiel is more popular, ranked #4530 compared to Griffyn at #4562 in the United States.
Griffyn means "strong lord" (Welsh origin). Janiel means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (via Jan and -iel) origin).
Griffyn is primarily a boy name. Janiel is primarily a boy name.