Guy vs Anson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Guy

Boy #1,562 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"forest"

Origin: Germanic

English French Norman

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Boy #1,396 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Anne, son of Agnes"

Origin: English patronymic

English American Chinese-American

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Guy Rank #1,562

Anson Rank #1,396

Anson is more popular, ranked #1396 vs #1562 for Guy.

Is Guy or Anson more popular?

Anson is more popular, ranked #1396 compared to Guy at #1562 in the United States.

What do Guy and Anson mean?

Guy means "forest" (Germanic origin). Anson means "son of Anne, son of Agnes" (English patronymic origin).

Are Guy and Anson boy or girl names?

Guy is primarily a boy name. Anson is primarily a boy name.