Strong prince or son of Griffin
A surname-turned-given name derived from the Welsh name Gruffudd. It combines the elements 'udd', meaning lord or prince, with a first element that likely signifies strength or grip. In modern American usage, it is heavily associated with baseball legacy.
Less common today
Griffey isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,908 in 2021.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Hall of Fame Major League Baseball outfielder
Three-time MLB All-Star and World Series champion
