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Claudis

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How to Pronounce Claudis

Pronounced KLAW-diss /ˈklɔ.dɪs/Low

Meaning: Claudis is a variant of Claudius, one of the great Roman family names, borne by an emperor and by early saints. It comes from the Latin word claudus, 'lame,' a blunt origin softened by centuries of noble use, and the -is spelling here is a later respelling of the classical -ius.Low

In 30 seconds: Claudis is a rare variant of Claudius, the Roman family name from Latin claudus, 'lame.' It is said KLAW-diss.

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Origin LowLatin

MeaningClaudis is a variant of Claudius, one of the great Roman family names, borne by an emperor and by early saints. It comes from the Latin word claudus, 'lame,' a blunt origin softened by centuries of noble use, and the -is spelling here is a later respelling of the classical -ius.

U.S. rank (1977)#5998 ↘ Falling

1977 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1919

Total births (all-time)≈ 353

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

Claudis is a respelled form of Claudius, the distinguished Roman family name that comes, plainly enough, from the Latin claudus, 'lame.' The name outgrew its literal sense through generations of senators, an emperor, and saints, and Claudis simply trades the -ius tail for a shorter -is.

It was never common, given to only around fifteen boys a year even at its peak in the late nineteen-tens, and it stayed a rarity. A boy named Claudis then would be a great-grandfather now.

Did you know? Despite meaning 'lame,' Claudius was one of Rome's most powerful clan names, worn by an emperor and later by saints.

Overall data confidence 30%

References - Claudis — Variant of Claudius; Latin claudus 'lame'; -is respelling of -ius.

Variations

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Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Claudis mean?

It is a variant of Claudius, the Roman family name from the Latin claudus, meaning 'lame.'

How do you pronounce Claudis?

It is said KLAW-diss /ˈklɔ.dɪs/, two syllables with the stress on the first.

Is Claudis a boy or girl name?

Claudis is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Claudis?

Claudis was always rare in the United States, given to only about fifteen boys a year even at its peak in the late nineteen-tens.