Guy vs Townes

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Guy

Boy #1,562 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"forest"

Origin: Germanic

English French Norman

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Boy #1,554 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the town, settlement"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Guy Rank #1,562

Townes Rank #1,554

Townes is more popular, ranked #1554 vs #1562 for Guy.

Is Guy or Townes more popular?

Townes is more popular, ranked #1554 compared to Guy at #1562 in the United States.

What do Guy and Townes mean?

Guy means "forest" (Germanic origin). Townes means "from the town, settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Guy and Townes boy or girl names?

Guy is primarily a boy name. Townes is primarily a boy name.