Clu
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Start comparing →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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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #38,842
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Old French origin
"Courteous, polite, of the court"
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Old English (heord + wic) origin
"Herd farm or livestock enclosure"
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Germanic origin
"bold counsel"
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"meadow by the bow or bend"
#38,855 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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