Guy - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Guy \guy\ is pronounced gye. It is of Old German origin, and its meaning is "wood". May also possibly be Welsh "lively", or Old German "warrior", or from the French "guie", meaning "guide; leader". Guido is an Italian form. Actor Guy Pearce; film director Guy Ritchie.

Guy has 1 variant form: Guido.

Baby names that sound like Guy are Gay, Kay, Coy and Key.

Guy is a very popular male first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Guy. Click here to compare Guy with related baby names.