Claud
Pronunciation: [ kl-AWD ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Browse nicknames →Historical Record
Claud first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 1,102 babies have been named Claud in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Claud is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #30,086 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #30,086
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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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, Clie, and Clakins. 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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