Guy vs Alder

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Guy

Boy #1,562 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"forest"

Origin: Germanic

English French Norman

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Boy #1,424 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"alder tree"

Origin: Old English alor

English German Scandinavian American

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Guy Rank #1,562

Alder Rank #1,424

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

Is Guy or Alder more popular?

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

What do Guy and Alder mean?

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

Are Guy and Alder boy or girl names?

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