GRYPHON
The meaning of the boy name Gryphon is MYTHOLOGICAL BEAST.
Details on GRYPHON:
- Gender:
- Boy
- Meaning(s):
- Mythological beast
- Popularity for Boy:
- 13,459th in the USA (top 45%)
- Origin(s)
- Themes / lists:
Latest USA SSA birth information:
15 births
GRYPHON as a BOY in 2024
The meaning(s) of GRYPHON:
The name Gryphon is a Welsh baby name. In Welsh the meaning of the name Gryphon is: Fighting chief; fierce. The fierce Gryphon of Greek mythology and medieval legend was a creature with foreparts of an eagle and hindquarters of a lion.
USA birth(s) for GRYPHON by year:
Here is the latest 16 years from USA social security list of total babies born with the name GRYPHON
GRYPHON as a boy
| Year | Boy Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 15 births |
| 2023 | 21 births |
| 2022 | 15 births |
| 2021 | 17 births |
| 2020 | 16 births |
| 2019 | 22 births |
| 2018 | 20 births |
| 2017 | 23 births |
| 2016 | 25 births |
| 2015 | 25 births |
| 2014 | 30 births |
| 2013 | 14 births |
| 2012 | 31 births |
| 2011 | 39 births |
| 2010 | 31 births |
| 2009 | 27 births |
| 2008 | 39 births |
| 2007 | 25 births |
| 2006 | 22 births |
| 2005 | 25 births |
| 2004 | 29 births |
| 2003 | 21 births |
| 2002 | 29 births |
| 2001 | 22 births |
| 2000 | 15 births |
| 1999 | 16 births |
| 1998 | 12 births |
| 1996 | 8 births |
About the name GRYPHON
Gryphon, a name steeped in myth and majesty, draws its origins from the ancient Greek word "grypos," meaning "curved" or "hooked," a nod to the creature’s majestic beak. This legendary hybrid, with the body of a lion and the wings and head of an eagle, symbolizes strength, courage, and protection, often serving as a guardian of treasures and sacred spaces in various cultures. In ancient Egypt, the gryphon was revered as a symbol of divine power, while in Medieval Europe, it often graced heraldry, representing nobility and valor. Today, the name Gryphon finds resonance in parts of the English-speaking world, invoking a sense of wonder and adventurous spirit, perfect for a child destined to soar to great heights. Its unique blend of the fierce and the noble makes Gryphon not just a name, but a legacy, inviting stories of bravery and discovery in a world filled with limitless possibilities.
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