Guy

Boy's name

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

Meaning Wood
Origin Germanic
U.S. births in 2023 111 Falling
Peak year 1957

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Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Guy Fawkes - Gunpowder Plot conspirator
  • Guy Ritchie - Film director, producer
  • Guy de Maupassant - French writer
  • Guy Lafleur - NHL hockey player
  • Guy Pearce - Actor in "Memento," "L.A. Confidential"
  • Guy Martin - British motorcycle racer, TV presenter
  • Guy Garvey - Lead singer of Elbow
  • Guy Kawasaki - Tech evangelist, author
  • Guy Verhofstadt - Belgian politician, EU Parliament
  • Guy Sebastian - Australian singer, songwriter

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