Guy

Meaning of Guy

Guy comes from a Germanic name meaning 'wood' or 'forest'. It was brought to England by the Normans.

Guy has French roots — browse every French baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Guy

After ranking as high as #803 in 2000, Guy has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Guy

• Guy Fieri
  American celebrity chef, restaurateur
• Guy Pearce
  Australian actor
• Guy Ritchie
  English film director
• Guy Kawasaki
  Marketing executive, author
• Guy Lombardo
  Bandleader and violinist

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Questions about the name Guy

What does the name Guy mean?

Guy means guy comes from a germanic name meaning 'wood' or 'forest'. it was brought to england by the normans, and it comes from French origins.

Is Guy a boy's or a girl's name?

Guy is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Guy?

Guy did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Guy most popular?

Guy peaked at #803 in 2000.