What is the origin of the name Guy?

Guy is a name of Germanic origin.

How popular is the name Guy?

In 2023, 111 babies were named Guy in the United States. The name is currently falling in popularity.

Yes, Guy is traditionally used as a boy's name.

Boy's name

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Births Last Year: 111 ↘

All-Time Total: 83,640

Peak Year: 1957

Guy is of Old French origin, derived from the Old Germanic name Wido, meaning "wood" or "forest."

Boy names closely related to Guy

Alfred Geoffrey Fred Derick Chris Neal Emir Nova

Girl names closely related to Guy

Symphony Aida Love Amaiya Sky Sheila Kaylah Britney

Names with similar meaning to Guy

Guido

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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