Gryphon Name Meaning, Origin & History

Name Meaning & Origin

Gryphon

"The griffin, griffon, or gryphon is a legendary creature with the body, tail, and back legs of a lion, and the head and wings of an eagle with its talons on the front legs"

Multiple origins Origin Predominantly Male 📈 Peak 2008 👥 635 in US

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

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Meaning
The griffin, griffon, or gryphon is a legendary creature with the body, tail, and back legs of a lion, and the head and wings of an eagle with its talons on the front legs
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Origin
Multiple origins
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US Bearers
635
Life Path
Number 4

📖 What Does Gryphon Mean?

The griffin, griffon, or gryphon is a legendary creature with the body, tail, and back legs of a lion, and the head and wings of an eagle with its talons on the front legs.

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The griffin, griffon, or gryphon is a legendary creature with the body, tail, and back legs of a lion, and the head and wings of an eagle with its talons on the front legs.

Root Element
Gryphon
Core Meaning
"The griffin, griffon, or gryphon is a legendary creature with the body, tail, and back legs of a lion, and the head and wings of an eagle with its talons on the front legs"
Language

🔢 Numerology of Gryphon

G 7
R 9
Y 7
P 7
H 8
O 6
N 5
SUM 4
4
Life Path
Stability & Hard Work
6
Soul Urge
Nurturing & Responsibility
7
Personality
Wisdom & Introspection

Life Path 4 — Stability & Hard Work: Reliable, disciplined, and exceptionally organized.

📊 Gryphon in Numbers

635 US bearers
2008 Peak year
Predominantly Male Predominant gender
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Historical Journey

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Ancient Roots

Root element "Gryphon" emerges in Multiple origins tradition, carrying the core meaning "The griffin, griffon, or gryphon is a legendary creature with the body, tail, and back legs of a lion, and the head and wings of an eagle with its talons on the front legs".

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Classical Period

Used in English literary and religious texts, spreading through cultural exchange.

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Medieval Period

Carried across regions through trade, religion, and migration. Multiple spelling variants develop.

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Modern Adoption

Standardized in its current form. Continues to be used across multiple cultures worldwide.

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Today (2026)

~635 people named Gryphon in the US. Peaked in 2008 with 39 recorded uses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the numerology number for Gryphon?

The Life Path number for Gryphon is 4, associated with Stability & Hard Work. Soul Urge: 6. Personality: 7.

Is Gryphon a boy or girl name?

Gryphon is Predominantly Male. Based on US data, 100% male and 0% female.

How many people are named Gryphon in the US?

Approximately 635 people in the United States are named Gryphon. The name peaked in 2008 with 39 recorded uses.

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