Laken vs Guy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Laken

Boy #1,492 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lake dweller, from the lake"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Boy #1,562 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"forest"

Origin: Germanic

English French Norman

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Laken Rank #1,492

Guy Rank #1,562

Laken is more popular, ranked #1492 vs #1562 for Guy.

Is Laken or Guy more popular?

Laken is more popular, ranked #1492 compared to Guy at #1562 in the United States.

What do Laken and Guy mean?

Laken means "lake dweller, from the lake" (Old English origin). Guy means "forest" (Germanic origin).

Are Laken and Guy boy or girl names?

Laken is primarily a boy name. Guy is primarily a boy name.