Guy vs Shaun

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Guy

Boy #1,562 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"forest"

Origin: Germanic

English French Norman

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Boy #1,568 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

Irish English American

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Guy Rank #1,562

Shaun Rank #1,568

Guy is more popular, ranked #1562 vs #1568 for Shaun.

Is Guy or Shaun more popular?

Guy is more popular, ranked #1562 compared to Shaun at #1568 in the United States.

What do Guy and Shaun mean?

Guy means "forest" (Germanic origin). Shaun means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin).

Are Guy and Shaun boy or girl names?

Guy is primarily a boy name. Shaun is primarily a boy name.