Griff
About Griff
Griff is a masculine name with Welsh origins, functioning both as a standalone name and as a diminutive of Griffin or Griffith. The name derives from the Welsh 'Gruffydd,' meaning 'strong lord' or 'strong faith.' Griff has a concise, strong quality that appeals to parents seeking short, impactful names. The name carries associations with strength and courage, partly due to its connection to the mythological griffin creature (part eagle, part lion). In Welsh culture, variations of this name have been used for centuries, connecting it to a rich Celtic heritage. While not among the most common names, Griff has maintained steady usage, particularly in Wales and among families with Welsh ancestry.
Pronounced GRIF.
As of October 2026, Griff ranked #7384 in US births in 2024 SSA, peaked at #2256 in 1960.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | 0 |
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Griff on lists
Famous Griffs
- Griff
nickname of Frederick, Prince of Wales; son of Britain's King George II
- Griffith "Griff" Rhys Jones
Welsh comedian and actor
- Griff Barnett (born Manley Griffith)
American actor
- Griff Furst
American actor; son of actor Stephen Furst
- Griff Whalen
American NFL player
- Griff Allen
American motorsports broadcaster
- Guy Beresford Kerr "Griff" Griffiths
British Royal Marine pilot
- Emyr Morus "Griff" Griffith
English country music singer of duo Miki & Griff
- Professor Griff
stage name of Richard Griffin, American rapper of group Public Enemy
Griff in pop culture
- Griff Vao
character in the video game 'Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic'
- Griff Tannen
character in film "Back to the Future Part II"
- Griff
a character on TV's Married... with Children
- Griff
a character in the 2017 film "Baby Driver"
- Griff Griff
gargoyle on animated series "Gargoyles"
- Griff
character in manga/ anime series Rave Master
- Wade "Griff" Griffin
main character on TV's "Griff"