Guy vs Terrence

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Guy

Boy #1,562 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"forest"

Origin: Germanic

English French Norman

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Boy #1,525 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"from the Roman gens Terentia"

Origin: Latin

English Irish African American

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Guy Rank #1,562

Terrence Rank #1,525

Terrence is more popular, ranked #1525 vs #1562 for Guy.

Is Guy or Terrence more popular?

Terrence is more popular, ranked #1525 compared to Guy at #1562 in the United States.

What do Guy and Terrence mean?

Guy means "forest" (Germanic origin). Terrence means "from the Roman gens Terentia" (Latin origin).

Are Guy and Terrence boy or girl names?

Guy is primarily a boy name. Terrence is primarily a boy name.