Griffith

At a Glance: Name: Griffith – Meaning: strong lord, powerful chief (per Gruffudd) – Origin: Welsh (anglicized form of Gruffudd) – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: GRIF-ith

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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

Phonetic: GRIF-ith   IPA: /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.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1899–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Griffith mean?

Strong lord, powerful chief (per gruffudd). (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Griffith)

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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