Griffin

Pronunciation: [ gr-IHF-ihn ]

Girl Name #6,416 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Griffin is a girl name, recorded for 19 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced gr-IHF-ihn.

Parents who love the name Griffin often also consider Grace, Gracie, Grayce .

Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #6,416
Total SSA Count: 19

Nicknames

Gri Gry Griie Grifie

Also a Boy Name

Griffin is also used as a boy name, ranked #223.

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Grace Gracie Grayce Gracia Grant Green Granville Grover

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Frequently Asked Questions About Griffin

Is Griffin a boy or girl name?

Griffin is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #6416. As a boy name, it is ranked #223. Griffin is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Griffin?

Griffin is pronounced gr-IHF-ihn.

How popular is the name Griffin?

Griffin is currently ranked #6416 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Griffin?

Common nicknames for Griffin include Gri, Gry, Griie, and Grifie.

Is Griffin a common or rare name?

Griffin is an uncommon name, ranked #6416 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Griffin

Griffin is a girl name .

Is Griffin a boy or girl name? Griffin is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #6,416 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #223. Griffin is more commonly used as a boy name.

Griffin is currently ranked #6,416 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Griffin include Gri, Gry, Griie, and Grifie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.