Guy
Meaning: Leader, wide, wood
Origin: Germanic/Old French
Gender: Boy
Rank in Australia: #292
Total births: 254
History: Guy peaked in the 1980s in Australia. Guy Sebastian won the first Australian Idol — launching a career as one of Australia's biggest pop artists. Guy means Australian pop stardom.
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Look at the data
Every number here comes directly from Australia’s birth records. No estimates, no averages — just the counts.
| Current rank (1970) | #95 |
| Babies named Guy in 1970 | 73 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 254 |
| Peak year | 1970 (73 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #95 |
| Years in records | 1959–1970 (4 years of data) |
Frequently asked about Guy
What does the name Guy mean?
Guy means “Leader, wide, wood” from Germanic/Old French roots.
What is the origin of the name Guy?
Guy has Germanic/Old French origin. The traditional meaning is “Leader, wide, wood”.
How popular is Guy in Australia?
Guy ranked #95 in Australia in 1970 — given to 73 babies that year.
When was Guy most popular?
Guy peaked in 1970 with 73 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Guy a boy or girl name?
Guy is predominantly a boys' name in Australia — over 90% of Guys in registered births are male.