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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Strong lord, powerful chief (per Gruffudd)
- Origin
- Welsh (anglicized form of Gruffudd)
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- GRIF-ith
Griffith is a boy's name with Welsh roots — it's the anglicized form of Gruffudd, meaning "strong lord, powerful chief." It's pronounced GRIF-ith (/ˈɡrɪfɪθ/), and has a timeless, classic, worldly feel. If you want a name with real historical weight behind both its sound and its meaning, this is one to consider.
Meaning & Origin of Griffith
Meaning: Strong lord, powerful chief (per Gruffudd).
Origin: Welsh (anglicized form of Gruffudd).
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Griffith
GRIF-ithIPA /ˈɡrɪfɪθ/
Popularity of Griffith
SSA records for Griffith stretch back to 1899, when it hit its highest-ever rank of #896 with 7 babies given the name that year. By 2024, it had dropped to #5106, with 19 babies given the name.
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FAQ
What does the name Griffith mean?
Strong lord, powerful chief (per Gruffudd). (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Griffith?
Griffith is pronounced GRIF-ith (IPA: /ˈɡrɪfɪθ/).
Is Griffith a popular name right now?
Griffith peaked at #896 in 1899 and is ranked #5106 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1899–2024.)
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