Gryphon
Meaninggriffin · English
- US rank
- #4,707
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #2,950 in 2011
21 babies were named Gryphon in the US in 2025. It has climbed 744 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1996–2025
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Gryphon you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 81,301 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Gryphon, 21 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Gryphon would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryGryphon first shows up in US birth records in 1996, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 29 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2011, when it reached #2,950.
- TrendGryphon has climbed 744 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #4,707. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningIn English, Gryphon means “griffin”. Our records link it to Latin and Welsh roots.
About the name Gryphon
Gryphon is a boy name of Latin and Welsh origin meaning “griffin”. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with G and ending in “-hon”. US birth records list Gryphon for boys from 1996 to 2025, in 29 of those 30 years. Its best year was 2011, when it ranked #2,950 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #4,707, with 21 babies.
Origin:Latin namesWelsh names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 4.7 | 212,766 boys |
| 2000s | 13 | 78,802 boys |
| 2010s | 14 | 72,202 boys |
| 2020s | 10 | 98,522 boys |
Other spellings of Gryphon
More Latin boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Theodore · gift of God
- Boy name: Lucas · man from Lucania
- Unisex name: Elias · my God is Yahweh
- Unisex name: Luca · man from Lucania
- Boy name: Sebastian · venerable
- Boy name: Leo · lion
- Boy name: Alexander · defender of men
Questions about the name Gryphon
What does the name Gryphon mean?
Gryphon means “griffin” in English.
What is the origin of the name Gryphon?
Gryphon has Latin, Welsh roots in our records. Other Latin names include Oliver, Theodore, Lucas.
Is Gryphon a boy or girl name?
Gryphon is a boy name.
How popular is the name Gryphon?
Gryphon ranked #4,707 for US boys in 2025, given to 21 babies. Its best year was 2011 (#2,950).