The nameGuido

Guido is an Italian boy's name, mostly given in France in the 1920s and 1930s.

Meaning

Its meaning is debated. It is often linked to the Germanic wido, "wood" or "wide".

Origin

Italian, of Germanic origin, equivalent to Guy.

History

Found in France from the early 20th century, Guido peaked in the mid 1920s, then became very rare after the war.

Popularity of the name Guido

Guido in France

1926peak year (40 births)
1,050babies named Guido in France since 1900
02040 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Guido was most popular in France in the 1920s, with 225 births over the decade, 21% of all recorded babies named Guido. Half of all babies named Guido in France were born before 1935, so it is mostly a great-grandparents' generation name.

Variants and related names

Guido in our baby name lists

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Guido mean?

Its meaning is debated. It is often linked to the Germanic wido, "wood" or "wide".

What is the origin of the name Guido?

Italian, of Germanic origin, equivalent to Guy.

Is Guido a girl's or a boy's name?

Guido is a boy's name.

What are the variants of the name Guido?

Variants and related names of Guido include Guy.