Griffith - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Griffith \g-riffi-

is of Welsh origin, and its meaning is "strong chief". Used most often as a given name from the 16th to the 18th century.

Baby names that sound like Griffith are Crofft, Croffton and Croft. Other similar baby names are Griffin, Gryffin, Griffon, Griffen and Griff.

Griffith is an uncommon first name for men but a very common last name for both men and women (#339 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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