Guy vs Gilbert

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Guy

Boy #1,562 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"forest"

Origin: Germanic

English French Norman

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Boy #1,397 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright pledge, noble hostage"

Origin: Old German (Gisilbert)

English French American Irish

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Guy Rank #1,562

Gilbert Rank #1,397

Gilbert is more popular, ranked #1397 vs #1562 for Guy.

Is Guy or Gilbert more popular?

Gilbert is more popular, ranked #1397 compared to Guy at #1562 in the United States.

What do Guy and Gilbert mean?

Guy means "forest" (Germanic origin). Gilbert means "bright pledge, noble hostage" (Old German (Gisilbert) origin).

Are Guy and Gilbert boy or girl names?

Guy is primarily a boy name. Gilbert is primarily a boy name.