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
Middle Name Ideas
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Classic pairing, smooth 1-2 syllable flow
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Classic pairing, smooth 1-2 syllable flow
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Classic pairing, smooth 1-2 syllable flow
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Classic pairing, smooth 1-2 syllable flow
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Classic pairing, smooth 1-2 syllable flow
Sibling Match
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American origin
"modern invented name, unknown etymology"
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Greek botanical origin
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#38,853 in US
Greek via Latin origin
"divine messenger"
#39,016 in US
Germanic dithematic origin
"hard, earnest + friend"
#38,887 in US
Old English origin
"hill, mound, burial tumulus"
#38,681 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