Guy vs Gerard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Guy

Boy #1,562 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"forest"

Origin: Germanic

English French Norman

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Boy #1,529 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"brave spear, strong with a spear"

Origin: Old High German

English French Irish Dutch German

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Guy Rank #1,562

Gerard Rank #1,529

Gerard is more popular, ranked #1529 vs #1562 for Guy.

Is Guy or Gerard more popular?

Gerard is more popular, ranked #1529 compared to Guy at #1562 in the United States.

What do Guy and Gerard mean?

Guy means "forest" (Germanic origin). Gerard means "brave spear, strong with a spear" (Old High German origin).

Are Guy and Gerard boy or girl names?

Guy is primarily a boy name. Gerard is primarily a boy name.