Gryphon vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gryphon

Boy #6,157 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"mythical guardian creature"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English American European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,157
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Gryph, Gryf

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Gryphon Rank #6,157
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6157 for Gryphon.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Gryphon ___

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

James ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Gryphon

Phoenix Wren Orion Luna Raven

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gryphon or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Gryphon at #6157 in the United States.

What do Gryphon and James mean?

Gryphon means "mythical guardian creature" (Greek origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Gryphon and James boy or girl names?

Gryphon is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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