Gryffin vs Tai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Tai

Boy #2,404 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"great, supreme, exalted"

Origin: Chinese

Cultural Roots

Chinese Vietnamese Thai Welsh American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,404
Total SSA Count
58
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Gryffin Rank #2,520
Tai Rank #2,404

Tai is more popular, ranked #2404 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

Tai ___

  • Tai James
  • Tai Lee
  • Tai Michael
  • Tai Ryan
  • Tai Alexander
  • Tai Jordan

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Gryffin

Rowan Lachlan Wren Seren Cai

If you choose Tai

Kai Mei Zara Kira Jax

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gryffin or Tai more popular?

Tai is more popular, ranked #2404 compared to Gryffin at #2520 in the United States.

What do Gryffin and Tai mean?

Gryffin means "strong lord, chief" (Welsh origin). Tai means "great, supreme, exalted" (Chinese origin).

Are Gryffin and Tai boy or girl names?

Gryffin is primarily a boy name. Tai is primarily a boy name.

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