Guido

Guido is a boy's name of Portuguese origin meaning “wood.” In 2024 it was given to 6 boys in the United States.

Guido at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Portuguese · German
Meaning
“wood”
Pronunciation
/ˈɡwidoʊ/

About the name Guido

Guido belongs to the Portuguese and German tradition. Its meaning — “wood” — is the sense carried by its Portuguese roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Guido first appears in Social Security records in 1904. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #525 in 1913, and in 2024 6 babies received the name — 3,352 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Guido in US records

First recorded (US)
1904
Best US rank
#525 in 1913
Peak year
1921
Babies named Guido in 2024
6
Total since 1880
3,352

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Guido mean?

Guido means “wood” in its Portuguese roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Guido a boy or girl name?

Guido is a boy name. In 2024, 6 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Guido?

Guido comes from the Portuguese and German tradition.

How popular is the name Guido?

Guido first appears in US records in 1904. Its best-ever ranking was #525 in 1913, and 6 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Guido?

Guido is pronounced /ˈɡwidoʊ/ (IPA).

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