Guy

French

"wood"

Updated Mon Dec 23 2024

Guy Origin and Meaning

The name Guy is a boy's name of French origin meaning "wood".

The patron saint of comedians and dancers (also known as St Vitus) has a name that is both the ultimate everyman, and has a hint of British aristocracy. In the States, Guy was most popular in the 1950s. Now he hovers steadily below the Top 1000, in the sweet spot of familiar but not overused. With the meteoric rise of Kai, Guy may have potential with parents looking for a more classic name with a similar sound.

# 989 in the US

Guy Rank in US Top 1000

# 439 on Nameberry

Guy Rank in Nameberry Top 1000

Guy Popularity

439Nameberry2024
563Unique2023
832England2021
61Israel2023

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Guy in Pop Culture

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character in the Robin Hood series
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character in Temple Run
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character from DC Comics, one of the Green Lanterns