Guy
Meaning: Leader, wide, wood
Origin: Germanic/Old French
Gender: Boy
Rank in Canada: #264
Total births: 3,448
History: From the French meaning guide. Guy peaked in Ontario in the 1960s. Guy Lafleur was one of hockey's greatest players with the Montreal Canadiens.
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Every number here comes directly from Canada’s birth records. No estimates, no averages — just the counts.
| Current rank (2014) | #1193 |
| Babies named Guy in 2014 | 6 |
| Total recorded in Canada | 3,448 |
| Peak year | 1957 (147 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #85 |
| Years in records | 1917–2014 (81 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 Canada?
Guy ranked #1193 in Canada in 2014 — given to 6 babies that year.
When was Guy most popular?
Guy peaked in 1957 with 147 babies registered that year in Canada.
Is Guy a boy or girl name?
Guy is predominantly a boys' name in Canada — over 90% of Guys in registered births are male.
How long has Guy been recorded in Canada?
Guy appears in birth records in Canada across 81 years — from 1917 through 2014.