Griffith name meaning

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Updated: May 30th, 2024
Gender: Boy
Origin: Welsh
Usage: English
Pronunciation: pronunciation of Griffith g-riffi-th
Meaning: Strong Chief, Fierce Warrior, Lord and Prince
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What does Griffith mean?

Widespread and Conifer Griffith has its origin in Welsh, Griffith means "Chief, Fierce Warrior, Lord or Prince" used dominantly in English is a boy name.

How do I pronounce Griffith?

The most common pronunciation of two syllabled Griffith is g-riffi-th. There are multiple ways to say the baby name, i.e., gr(if)-fith.

Variants of Griffith

Griffeth

Middle Names for Griffith

Illan, Eldridge, Hian, Ambrose, Ebay, Dougie, view more middle names that goes with Griffith

How popular is the name Griffith?

Griffith is a unique baby name in United States, it has been in use since 1899 and was able to reach the top 900 names. In 1899, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 857 on boy names chart when 26 babies were named Griffith.

Over 1429 people have been named Griffith in United States. Griffith is an uncommon baby name in England and Wales, its highest ever rank is 1765 (1996) in its 19 years run on England and Wales naming chart.

Also, Griffith is a familiar name in Wales, South Africa, Ghana, England, Kenya and Australia. At least, 2000 people globally have carried Griffith as their given name according to our evaluation.

YearRankBirths
2023564716
2022678912
2021446122
2020596714
2019579315
2018435223
2017410125
2016671712
2015631713
2014662412
View more ▾View full list ▾[1] Source: Social Security Administration

Facts

Numerological analysis of Griffith

You try so desperately to change the world. You have so many talents you could work with. Why don't you write a book yourself? Or channel your creativity someplace else except work? It intrigues you to know how the world started from scratch. Sometimes you focus on analyzing people's actions and get inspired by what they do and how they live. You lack self-esteem and without it, you can't do anything.

Parents who liked Griffith, loved these names

  •  Dorrin - Boy name Dorrin is used in English, meaning of Dorrin is "Variant of Dorran Stranger or Stranger" is rooted from Celtic
  •  Ashe - Rarefied Ashe is used substantially in English, Ashe means "Make You Happy". It is rooted from Old English is used as a unisex name
  •  Saxons - Origin of Saxons is in English, meaning of Saxons is "A Saxon" and is given to girls is commonly used in English
  •  Erie - Unfading and Widely Accepted Erie is used commonly in English, Erie means "Nobleman or Leader" and a gender-neutral name is originated from Celtic
  •  Kamela - Unheard-of Kamela is used prevalently in English has origin in Arabic, Kamela means "Perfect or Completed" is bestowed upon baby girls

Sibling Names for Griffith

Griffith, meaning "strong grip", is a unique and powerful name for your baby boy. If you're looking for sibling names to complement Griffith, here are some suggestions that match its strong and bold personality.

Names for Griffith's sister

Names for Griffith's brother

Famous people named Griffith

  • Griffith Jones, Welsh minister of the Church of England and a promoter of Methodism
  • Griffith Edwards, British psychiatrist
  • Griffith Brewer, English balloonist and aviator
  • Griffith Buck, American professor and a horticulturist
  • Griffith Powell, philosopher and Principal of Jesus College
  • Griffith Lloyd, was Principal of Jesus College
  • Griffith Rhys Jones, Welsh conductor of the famous 'Côr Mawr' of some 460 voices
  • Griffith Davies, noted actuary
  • Griffith Jones, English film, stage and television actor
  • Griffith John, Welsh Christian missionary and translator in China
  • Griffith J. Griffith, Welsh industrialist, philanthropist
  • Griffith Rutherford, officer in the American Revolutionary War

Sources

  1. Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
  2. Office for National Statistics, https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths
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