Guy vs Payton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Guy

Boy #1,562 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"forest"

Origin: Germanic

English French Norman

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Boy #1,515 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"warrior's estate"

Origin: Old English

American English Irish

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Guy Rank #1,562

Payton Rank #1,515

Payton is more popular, ranked #1515 vs #1562 for Guy.

Is Guy or Payton more popular?

Payton is more popular, ranked #1515 compared to Guy at #1562 in the United States.

What do Guy and Payton mean?

Guy means "forest" (Germanic origin). Payton means "warrior's estate" (Old English origin).

Are Guy and Payton boy or girl names?

Guy is primarily a boy name. Payton is primarily a boy name.