Guy: meaning of the Hebrew name
גַּיְא
Pronounced GUY
Meaning of Guy
Guy is written גיא or גי in Hebrew. These are spellings of the same name.
גיא Boy, Hebrew
Guy (pronounced like the English "guy") is a valley between mountains, as in Isaiah's words "Every valley shall be lifted up." A boy's name.
גי Boy, Hebrew
Guy is a shortened spelling of Gai, a valley between mountains. A short, sturdy nature name for a boy.
Every valley shall be lifted up, and every mountain and hill shall be made low; and the rugged shall be made level, and the rough places a plain;
כָּל־גֶּיא יִנָּשֵׂא וְכָל־הַר וְגִבְעָה יִשְׁפָּלוּ וְהָיָה הֶעָקֹב לְמִישׁוֹר וְהָרְכָסִים לְבִקְעָה׃
Guy in Hebrew
Guy is written גיא in Hebrew (with vowel points: גַּיְא). Other spellings: גי. Hebrew is read from right to left.
- גGimel
- יYod
- אAlef
Gematria value: 14 (Gimel 3 + Yod 10 + Alef 1)
About the name
- GenderBoy
- OriginHebrew
- Meaningvalley
- PronunciationGUY
- Hebrewגיא
- Syllables1
- Other spellingsגי
Popularity in Israel
גיא
In 2024, Guy (גיא) ranked #62 among boys' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (279 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #30, in 2014.
All years 2014-2024
| Year | Rank | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 62 | 279 |
| 2023 | 62 | 270 |
| 2022 | 55 | 326 |
| 2021 | 56 | 350 |
| 2020 | 55 | 327 |
| 2019 | 51 | 401 |
| 2018 | 46 | 460 |
| 2017 | 36 | 490 |
| 2016 | 34 | 517 |
| 2015 | 32 | 597 |
| 2014 | 30 | 580 |
Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), first names given to Jewish newborns, 2014-2024. Ranks cover the 150 most common names per year.
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Questions about Guy
What does the name Guy mean?
Guy (pronounced like the English "guy") is a valley between mountains, as in Isaiah's words "Every valley shall be lifted up." A boy's name.
How do you pronounce Guy?
Guy is pronounced GUY in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Guy in Hebrew?
Guy is written גיא in Hebrew (with vowel points: גַּיְא). Other spellings: גי.
Is Guy a biblical name?
Yes. Guy appears in the Hebrew Bible, in Isaiah 40:4 (spelled גיא).
How popular is the name Guy in Israel?
In 2024, Guy (גיא) ranked #62 among boys' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (279 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #30, in 2014. Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics.
What is the gematria of Guy?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling גיא adds up to 14 (Gimel 3 + Yod 10 + Alef 1).
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