Clu
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Clu first appeared in US Social Security records in 1962.
Over 5 babies have been named Clu in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Clu is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #38,842 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #38,842
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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View all →Old English origin
"Farm or dwelling for a herd of animals"
#38,650 in US
Norman French origin
"wolf"
#38,681 in US
Old French origin
"one who lives or works in the forest"
#38,659 in US
Old English (hlud + hlaw) origin
"from the hill by the loud river"
#38,683 in US
Germanic dithematic origin
"hard, earnest + friend"
#38,887 in US
American origin
"modern invented name, unknown etymology"
#38,872 in US
Old French origin
"Courteous, polite, of the court"
#38,982 in US
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About the Name Clu
Clu is a boy name .
Clu is currently ranked #38,842 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis