Claud

Claud: name meaning, origin and popularity

Boy nameLatin origin

Meaning and origin of Claud

  • A male given name from Latin.
  • A surname transferred from the given name.

Etymology

Variant of Claude.

How popular is Claud?

0U.S. babies in 2025
#139peak rank (1885)
10,940babies since 1880

Since 1880, 47 girls and 10,893 boys in the U.S. have been named Claud (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #3101 in 1930. Its highest rank for boys was #139 in 1885. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.

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U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Claud FAQ

What does the name Claud mean?

A male given name from Latin. A surname transferred from the given name. Variant of Claude.

What is the origin of the name Claud?

Claud is listed as a name of Latin origin.

How popular is the name Claud?

Since 1880, 47 girls and 10,893 boys in the U.S. have been named Claud (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #3101 in 1930. Its highest rank for boys was #139 in 1885. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.

Is Claud a boy or girl name?

Claud is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 47 girls and 10,893 boys since 1880.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.