Alton vs Guy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alton

Boy #1,572 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"old town, settlement"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Boy #1,562 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"forest"

Origin: Germanic

English French Norman

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Alton Rank #1,572

Guy Rank #1,562

Guy is more popular, ranked #1562 vs #1572 for Alton.

Is Alton or Guy more popular?

Guy is more popular, ranked #1562 compared to Alton at #1572 in the United States.

What do Alton and Guy mean?

Alton means "old town, settlement" (Old English origin). Guy means "forest" (Germanic origin).

Are Alton and Guy boy or girl names?

Alton is primarily a boy name. Guy is primarily a boy name.