Alder vs Guy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alder

Boy #1,424 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"alder tree"

Origin: Old English alor

English German Scandinavian American

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Boy #1,562 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"forest"

Origin: Germanic

English French Norman

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Alder Rank #1,424

Guy Rank #1,562

Alder is more popular, ranked #1424 vs #1562 for Guy.

Is Alder or Guy more popular?

Alder is more popular, ranked #1424 compared to Guy at #1562 in the United States.

What do Alder and Guy mean?

Alder means "alder tree" (Old English alor origin). Guy means "forest" (Germanic origin).

Are Alder and Guy boy or girl names?

Alder is primarily a boy name. Guy is primarily a boy name.