Guy
Pronunciation: [ g-EYE ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Start comparing →Historical Record
Guy first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 130 babies have been named Guy in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Guy is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #71,037 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #71,037
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Guy is also used as a boy name, ranked #1562.
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"nobleman, chieftain"
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Latin origin
"military encampment (castra)"
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Latin/Germanic origin
"land of the Franks, free people"
#70,924 in US
Old English origin
"lives near a brook or stream"
#70,867 in US
Latin via Old English origin
"fortress city, military camp"
#71,025 in US
Old High German origin
"peaceful ruler"
#70,947 in US
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About the Name Guy
Guy is a girl name .
Is Guy a boy or girl name? Guy is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #71,037 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #1,562. Guy is more commonly used as a boy name.
Guy is currently ranked #71,037 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
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Sources
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