Claud

♂ Boy

Pronounced KLAWD /ˈklɔːd/High

Meaning: An English spelling of Claude, from the Roman family name Claudius, based on Latin claudus, 'lame.' Borne by Roman emperors and later French saints and kings.Medium

In 30 seconds: Claud is a form of Claude, from Latin Claudius, 'lame' (said 'KLAWD').

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Origin MediumLatin, French

MeaningAn English spelling of Claude, from the Roman family name Claudius, based on Latin claudus, 'lame.' Borne by Roman emperors and later French saints and kings.

U.S. rank (2010)#12592 ↘ Falling

2010 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1919

Total births (all-time)≈ 10,893

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Claud is an English form of Claude, from the Roman gens name Claudius, based on Latin claudus, 'lame.' Carried by Roman emperors and later French saints and kings, it saw early-century American use, cresting around 1919 before fading, now a vintage classical name.

Given to several hundred boys a year at its height, Claud now reads as an Edwardian-era name.

Did you know? Claud peaked around 1919 and faded through mid-century, an English spelling of the old Roman Claude.

Overall data confidence 80%

References — Claud — Form of Claude; Latin Claudius

Variations

ClaudeClaudioClaudius

Nicknames

Claudie

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Claud mean?

Claud is a form of Claude, from the Latin Claudius, meaning 'lame.'

How do you pronounce Claud?

It's said KLAWD /ˈklɔːd/ — one syllable.

Is Claud a boy or girl name?

Claud is used as a boy's name.

Is Claud making a comeback?

Not notably — it's an early-twentieth-century favorite that has been uncommon since, though Claude endures as a classic.