Gryffin vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5
Total SSA Count
11,793
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jim, Jimmy, Jamie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Gryffin Rank #2,520
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2520 for Gryffin.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Gryffin ___

  • Gryffin James
  • Gryffin Cole
  • Gryffin Reid
  • Gryffin Stone
  • Gryffin Lee
  • Gryffin Blake

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gryffin or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Gryffin at #2520 in the United States.

What do Gryffin and James mean?

Gryffin means "strong lord, chief" (Welsh origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Gryffin and James boy or girl names?

Gryffin is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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