Guy vs Laken

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Guy

Boy #1,562 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"forest"

Origin: Germanic

English French Norman

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Boy #1,492 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lake dweller, from the lake"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Guy Rank #1,562

Laken Rank #1,492

Laken is more popular, ranked #1492 vs #1562 for Guy.

Is Guy or Laken more popular?

Laken is more popular, ranked #1492 compared to Guy at #1562 in the United States.

What do Guy and Laken mean?

Guy means "forest" (Germanic origin). Laken means "lake dweller, from the lake" (Old English origin).

Are Guy and Laken boy or girl names?

Guy is primarily a boy name. Laken is primarily a boy name.