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Claud

Pronunciation: [ kl-AWD ]

Boy Name #30,086 Most Popular Hidden Gem 5 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Claud is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced kl-AWD.

Parents who love the name Claud often also consider Wain, Aba, Elionai .

Popularity Over Time

#30,086
Current Rank
Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

Quick Facts

Gender
Boy
Popularity Rank
#30,086
Total SSA Count
5

Alternative Spellings

Nicknames

Cla Cly Claie

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Frequently Asked Questions About Claud

Is Claud a boy or girl name?
Claud is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #30086. As a girl name, it is ranked #70502. Claud is more commonly used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Claud?
Claud is pronounced kl-AWD.
How popular is the name Claud?
Claud is currently ranked #30086 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Claud?
Common nicknames for Claud include Cla, Cly, and Claie.
Is Claud a common or rare name?
Claud is an uncommon name, ranked #30086 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Claud

Claud is a boy name .

Is Claud a boy or girl name? Claud is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #30,086 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #70,502. Claud is more commonly used as a boy name.

Claud is currently ranked #30,086 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Claud include Cla, Cly, and Claie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Claud include Claudio, Claude . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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