Griffon
Meaning of Griffon
Pronounced /ˈɡrɪfən/, the masculine given name Griffon derives from the Old French term griffon—a variant of Griffin—and ultimately from the Greek gryps, denoting the legendary creature whose composite form of eagle and lion has embodied vigilance and strength since antiquity; historically attested as a surname in medieval England and later adopted as a forename under the influence of the Welsh Gruffudd, Griffon has in recent decades maintained a restrained yet steady presence in the United States naming landscape, registering between five and nineteen annual occurrences since the mid-1990s and attaining a rank of 916 in 2024, a pattern that underscores its appeal to parents drawn to names of substantive etymological heritage and measured rarity within Anglo-American cultural traditions.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as GRIF-uhn (/ˈɡrɪfən/)
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Notable People Named Griffon
| Griffon Ramsey - |
