Griffin \g-riffin, gr(if)-fin\ as a boy's name is pronounced GRIF-en. It is of Latin origin, and the meaning of Griffin is "hooked nose". In Greek mythology and medieval legend, the Gryphon was a fierce creature with the foreparts of an eagle (hence the hooked nose) and the hindquarters of a lion. Use as a name may be linked to the heraldic use of the animal. Actor Griffin Dunne.

Griffin has 6 variant forms: Griff, Griffen, Griffon, Gryffen, Gryffin and Gryphon.

Baby names that sound like Griffin are Girvin, Garvin, Girvon, Girven and Girvan.