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Claude

Pronunciation: [ kl-AWD ]

Boy Name #3,333 Most Popular Hidden Gem

Ranked #3333, Claude is an uncommon boy name with a distinctive personality.

Meaning & Origin

Claude is a boy name, recorded for 35 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced kl-AWD.

Parents who love the name Claude often also consider Clara, Claudia, Claire .

Quick Facts

Gender
Boy
Popularity Rank
#3,333
Total SSA Count
35

Alternative Spellings

Nicknames

Cla Cly Claie Clauie

Also a Girl Name

Claude is also used as a girl name, ranked #71522.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Claude

Is Claude a boy or girl name?
Claude is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #3333. As a girl name, it is ranked #71522. Claude is more commonly used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Claude?
Claude is pronounced kl-AWD.
How popular is the name Claude?
Claude is currently ranked #3333 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Claude?
Common nicknames for Claude include Cla, Cly, Claie, and Clauie.
Is Claude a common or rare name?
Claude is an uncommon name, ranked #3333 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Claude

Claude is a boy name .

Is Claude a boy or girl name? Claude is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #3,333 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #71,522. Claude is more commonly used as a boy name.

Claude is currently ranked #3,333 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

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

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

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