Cecil vs Claude

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Claude

Boy #3,333 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"of the Claudian family, lame"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

French English Belgian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,333
Total SSA Count
35
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Cla, Clau, Clauy

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Cecil Rank #1,487
Claude Rank #3,333

Cecil is more popular, ranked #1487 vs #3333 for Claude.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cecil ___

  • Cecil James
  • Cecil William
  • Cecil Edward
  • Cecil Thomas
  • Cecil Arthur
  • Cecil Henry

Claude ___

  • Claude Victor
  • Claude Henri
  • Claude Louis
  • Claude James
  • Claude Edward
  • Claude Thomas

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cecil

Reginald Clarence Beatrice Millicent Florence

If you choose Claude

Marcel Henri Lucien Simone Colette

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cecil or Claude more popular?

Cecil is more popular, ranked #1487 compared to Claude at #3333 in the United States.

What do Cecil and Claude mean?

Cecil means "blind" (Latin origin). Claude means "of the Claudian family, lame" (Latin origin).

Are Cecil and Claude boy or girl names?

Cecil is primarily a boy name. Claude is primarily a boy name.

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