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Kay vs Guy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kay

Boy #6,417 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"rejoice; pure"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English American Welsh

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,417
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Guy

Boy #1,562 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"forest"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English French Norman

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,562
Total SSA Count
111
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Kay Rank #6,417
Guy Rank #1,562

Guy is more popular, ranked #1562 vs #6417 for Kay.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kay or Guy more popular?

Guy is more popular, ranked #1562 compared to Kay at #6417 in the United States.

What do Kay and Guy mean?

Kay means "rejoice; pure" (Latin origin). Guy means "forest" (Germanic origin).

Are Kay and Guy boy or girl names?

Kay is primarily a boy name. Guy is primarily a boy name.

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