Maud
Maud: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /mษหd/ ยท /mษd/
Meaning and origin of Maud
- A female given name from the Germanic languages.
Etymology
From Old French Mahaut. Doublet of Matilda.
How popular is Maud?
Since 1880, 13,159 girls and 31 boys in the U.S. have been named Maud (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #68 in 1883. Its highest rank for boys was #836 in 1881. 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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Maud FAQ
What does the name Maud mean?
A female given name from the Germanic languages. From Old French Mahaut. Doublet of Matilda.
What is the origin of the name Maud?
Maud is listed as a name of Germanic origin.
How popular is the name Maud?
Since 1880, 13,159 girls and 31 boys in the U.S. have been named Maud (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #68 in 1883. Its highest rank for boys was #836 in 1881. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.
Is Maud a boy or girl name?
Maud is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 13,159 girls and 31 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880โ2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.