Griffon
Pronunciation: [ gr-IHF-uhn ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Griffon first appeared in US Social Security records in 1995.
Over 231 babies have been named Griffon in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Griffon is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #12,080 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #12,080
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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About the Name Griffon
Griffon is a boy name .
Griffon is currently ranked #12,080 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Griffon include Gri, Grif, Grify, Grifie, Fon, Fony, Fonie, Gry, Grie, and Grikins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Griffon include Griffin, Griffyn, Griffey . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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