Guy vs Irving

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Guy

Boy #1,562 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"forest"

Origin: Germanic

English French Norman

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Boy #1,618 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"green river, fresh water"

Origin: Brythonic Celtic

Scottish English American Jewish-American

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Guy Rank #1,562

Irving Rank #1,618

Guy is more popular, ranked #1562 vs #1618 for Irving.

Is Guy or Irving more popular?

Guy is more popular, ranked #1562 compared to Irving at #1618 in the United States.

What do Guy and Irving mean?

Guy means "forest" (Germanic origin). Irving means "green river, fresh water" (Brythonic Celtic origin).

Are Guy and Irving boy or girl names?

Guy is primarily a boy name. Irving is primarily a boy name.