Claude

Claude: name meaning, origin & popularity

Meaning: “lame”
Origin: French
Say it: KLAWD · 1 syllable
Used for: Boys

French form of Claude, from Latin Claudius. Though the literal ancient meaning is 'lame', the name is mainly associated with Roman family history and French use.

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How popular is Claude?

202410.5 per million US babies

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Babies named Claude in 202435

2024 rank#3,321 boys

Peak year1882

Total US babies since 188092,252

Claude is steady now but far below its 1882 peak.

Names like Claude

Variants, related forms and names with the same roots.

Claudettelame · French
Claudinelame, crippled · Latin
Claudlame; crippled · Latin
Claudielame · Latin
Oliverolive tree · French
Beauhandsome · French
Calvinbald · French
Louisfamous warrior · French

Claude questions

What does the name Claude mean?

Claude means "lame". It comes from French. French form of Claude, from Latin Claudius. Though the literal ancient meaning is 'lame', the name is mainly associated with Roman family history and French use.

Is Claude a boy or girl name?

Claude is mainly a boy's name in US records (99% of uses since 1880).

How popular is Claude?

35 US babies were named Claude in 2024. Its peak year was 1882.

How do you pronounce Claude?

Claude is usually pronounced KLAWD.

Birth counts: US Social Security Administration national data, 1880–2024 (names given to 5+ babies of a sex in a year). How we write meanings.