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Guido

♂ Boy

Pronounced GWEE-doh /ˈɡwiː.doʊ/Medium

Meaning: Guido is an Italian name from a Germanic root (wit, 'wood,' or witu/wid), reinterpreted through Italian guida ('guide; leader'). A classic Italian name borne by the music theorist Guido of Arezzo.Medium

In 30 seconds: A classic Italian name: Guido is read 'guide; leader' (said 'GWEE-doh'). Warm and traditional.
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Origin MediumItalian
MeaningGuido is an Italian name from a Germanic root (wit, 'wood,' or witu/wid), reinterpreted through Italian guida ('guide; leader'). A classic Italian name borne by the music theorist Guido of Arezzo.
U.S. rank (2024)#11364 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1921
Total births (all-time)≈ 3,352

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 192119042024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Guido is a classic Italian name from a Germanic root (wit/witu), read through Italian guida as 'guide; leader.' Carried by the medieval music theorist Guido of Arezzo, it reads as a warm, traditional pick (said 'GWEE-doh').

In the U.S. it appears only rarely, mostly in Italian-heritage families. Rare, classic, and warm.

Did you know? Guido is an Italian name from a Germanic root, tied through Italian guida to 'guide; leader' — borne by Guido of Arezzo, who helped shape modern music notation (said 'GWEE-doh').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Guido — Italian, 'guide; leader'; Germanic root

Variations

GuidonneGuyVito

Nicknames

GuiDoe

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Guido mean?

Guido is an Italian name read as 'guide; leader,' from a Germanic root through Italian guida.

How do you pronounce Guido?

It's said GWEE-doh /ˈɡwiː.doʊ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Guido a boy or girl name?

Guido is a boy's name in Italian tradition and here.

How popular is Guido?

Guido is rare in the U.S. and traditional in Italy.

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