Smith vs Guy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Smith

Boy #1,580 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"metalworker, blacksmith"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Boy #1,562 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"forest"

Origin: Germanic

English French Norman

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Smith Rank #1,580

Guy Rank #1,562

Guy is more popular, ranked #1562 vs #1580 for Smith.

Is Smith or Guy more popular?

Guy is more popular, ranked #1562 compared to Smith at #1580 in the United States.

What do Smith and Guy mean?

Smith means "metalworker, blacksmith" (Old English origin). Guy means "forest" (Germanic origin).

Are Smith and Guy boy or girl names?

Smith is primarily a boy name. Guy is primarily a boy name.