What is the origin of the name Griffith?

Griffith is a name of Welsh origin.

How popular is the name Griffith?

Griffith is currently ranked #5106 in the United States and is stable in popularity.

How do you pronounce Griffith?

Griffith is pronounced GRIF-ith.

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Griffith

GRIF-ith

Popularity

#5106

stable

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Welsh

Total Births

1,528

Peak Year

#26 in 1918

First Recorded

1899

Style

Strong & Bold, Vintage

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Meaning "strong lord" or "red-haired chief", derived from Welsh elements.

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Griff Griffy Grif

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Numerology

The Achiever

Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.

Nicknames

Griff Griffy Grif

Spelling Variations

Griffit Griffieth Griffyth

Similar Names

Griffin Rhys Ethan Owen

Personality Traits

LoyalCourageousLeaderDetermined

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