Guido
2 syllables
♂ Male ◎ French / German / Germanic / Italian ◈ 2 syllables
"Professional Guide"

From French / German / Germanic / Italian

The name 'Guido' is of Italian origin and is derived from the Germanic name 'Wido,' which means 'wide' or 'broad. Read more about the origin of this name below ↓

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Guido at a glance
MeaningProfessional Guide
OriginFrench / German / Germanic / Italian
GenderMale
Syllables2
NumerologyLife Path 2
US Rank (today)#12086
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Origin & history of Guido
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French / German / Germanic / Italian roots
The name 'Guido' is of Italian origin and is derived from the Germanic name 'Wido,' which means 'wide' or 'broad.' The name 'Guido' has been popular in Italy for centuries and has been associated with several notable historical figures, including a 10th-century bishop of Arezzo and a 13th-century poet and musician. The name 'Guido' is also found in other cultures, such as in Germany, where it is spelled 'Gido' or 'GuidO,' and in Spain, where it is spelled 'Guido' or 'Guidos.' The name 'Guido' has been used in various forms of media, such as in literature, film, and music. For example, the character Guido Anselmi in the film '8 1/2' by Federico Fellini, or the song 'Guido' by the band The Kills. The name 'Guido' has also been associated with organized crime, particularly in the United States, where it has been used as a nickname for some high-profile mobsters, such as Guido 'The Killer' Corleone from the novel and film 'The Godfather.' The name 'Guido' has been used as a term of endearment or a nickname for people with the name 'Guy' or 'Guillaume' in French-speaking countries. The name 'Guido' has been associated with sports, particularly in Italy, where it has been used as a nickname for football players, such as Guido Buchwald, a former player for A.C. Milan, and Guido Marilungo, a former player for Roma. The name 'Guido' has been used in various forms of art, such as in paintings by the artist Guido Reni, or in sculptures by the artist Guido Mazzoni. The name 'Guido' has been used in the field of science, particularly in the name of the Guido telescope, which is a type of telescope used in astronomy. The name 'Guido' has been used in the field of technology, particularly in the name of the Guido programming language, which is a programming language used for developing software. I hope these facts are helpful and interesting!
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Root name
The root form of Guido is Guido — meaning Professional Guide.
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Modern usage
Guido remains a beloved choice. Timeless appeal across cultures and generations.
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How popular is Guido?
1921 peak year
The name Guido reached its peak in 1921, with 140 registrations (ranked #527). It had only entered records 17 years earlier, in 1904. Since the peak, the name has eased to well outside the top 1,000 (around #12086) today, averaging about 6 new babies per year. Across all years on record, approximately 3,352 American babies have carried this name.
Year-by-year registrations 1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
140 Babies named in peak year
(ranked #527)
6 Avg. per year
(last decade)
60 Total registrations
last 10 years
3,352 All-time total
(since 1880)
Popularity in the US today (rank #12,086) Rare
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Numerology of Guido
2
Life path number
The Peacemaker
Diplomacy, harmony and deep empathy.
🕊️Peacemaker
💖Empathetic
🎵Artistic
🤝Team player
G7
U3
I9
D4
O6
Sum: 29 → Life path 2
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Personality of Guido
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Peaceful
They bring calm to every room.
💞
Deeply loving
Their love runs deep and steady.
🎭
Intuitive
They read people with extraordinary accuracy.
🎵
Artistic soul
Beauty speaks to them powerfully.
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