Guy Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Guy Name at a Glance

Name	Guy
Meaning	From the Old German name Wido, meaning wood. Famous bearer: the British Guy Fawkes.
Origin	German
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Guy Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Guy means “From the Old German name Wido, meaning wood. Famous bearer: the British Guy Fawkes”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Guy Name Origin

Our database records Guy under German origin. Browse more German baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Guy a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Guy is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Guy

When considering Guy for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.