Guy vs Nick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Guy

Boy #1,562 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"forest"

Origin: Germanic

English French Norman

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,422 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek Nikolaos

English American Greek Australian European

44 High Risk

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Guy Rank #1,562

Nick Rank #1,422

Nick is more popular, ranked #1422 vs #1562 for Guy.

Is Guy or Nick more popular?

Nick is more popular, ranked #1422 compared to Guy at #1562 in the United States.

What do Guy and Nick mean?

Guy means "forest" (Germanic origin). Nick means "victory of the people" (Greek Nikolaos origin).

Are Guy and Nick boy or girl names?

Guy is primarily a boy name. Nick is primarily a boy name.