Gryphon vs Karma

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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Karma

Girl #1,467 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"fate, destiny shaped by one's actions"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

American Hindu Buddhist New Age/Spiritual British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,467
Total SSA Count
149
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Kar, Karmi

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Popularity Comparison

Gryphon Rank #6,157
Karma Rank #1,467

Karma is more popular, ranked #1467 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

Karma ___

  • Karma Grace
  • Karma Sage
  • Karma Luna
  • Karma Rose
  • Karma Skye

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Gryphon

Phoenix Wren Orion Luna Raven

If you choose Karma

Bodhi Zen Destiny Phoenix River

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gryphon or Karma more popular?

Karma is more popular, ranked #1467 compared to Gryphon at #6157 in the United States.

What do Gryphon and Karma mean?

Gryphon means "mythical guardian creature" (Greek origin). Karma means "fate, destiny shaped by one's actions" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Gryphon and Karma boy or girl names?

Gryphon is primarily a boy name. Karma is primarily a girl name.

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