Griffin - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Griffin \g-riffin, gr(if)-fin\ is pronounced GRIF-en. It is of Latin origin, and its meaning is "hooked nose". In Greek mythology and medieval legend, the Gryphon was a fierce creature with the foreparts of an eagle (hence the hooked nose) and the hindquarters of a lion. Use as a name may be linked to the heraldic use of the animal. Actor Griffin Dunne.

Griffin has 6 variant forms: Griff, Griffen, Griffon, Gryffen, Gryffin and Gryphon.

Baby names that sound like Griffin are Girvin, Garvin, Girvon, Girven and Girvan.

Griffin is a very rare male first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Griffin. Click here to compare Griffin with related baby names.