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The baby name Claude is a Male name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced English: /klɔːd/ (clawd); French: /klod/ (klod).

Claude is French in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 1.0
Origin: French
Pronunciation: English: /klɔːd/ (clawd); French: /klod/ (klod)

What is the meaning of the name Claude ?

The baby name Claude is a Male name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced English: /klɔːd/ (clawd); French: /klod/ (klod).

Claude is French in Origin.

Claude is the French form of the Roman family name Claudius, from Latin claudus “lame; limping,” a meaning later softened by association with imperial dignity and Christian sainthood. The name entered wide use in medieval France through Saint Claude (Claudius) of Besançon and remained steady, finding fresh prestige in the arts with figures like Claude Monet and Claude Debussy, and in scholarship via Claude Lévi‑Strauss. In English it enjoyed popularity in the late 19th and early 20th centuries before fading to a vintage choice.

Variants include Claud (English), Claudio/Cláudio (Italian/Spanish/Portuguese), Claudiu (Romanian), and Claudius (learned/antique). Feminine counterparts are Claude in French as well as Claudia and Claudine; Claudie serves as a diminutive or feminine variant in French. Short forms such as Claud and Clo appear occasionally. Today Claude reads classic and cosmopolitan, anchored by deep Latin roots and a refined French aura.

Claude has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Claude

Claudius Politician · Born -9 · Ancient Rome Claudius was a Roman Emperor who is most famous for expanding the Roman Empire and for his administrative reforms. He was born in 10 BC and ruled from 41 AD until his death in 54 AD. Claudius is also known for his conquest of Britain and his efforts to improve the empire's infrastructure. Claude Henri de Rouvroy, comte de Saint-Simon Politician · Born 1760 · France Claude Henri de Rouvroy, comte de Saint-Simon, was a French politician and social theorist born in 1760. He is most famous for founding the ideology of Saint-Simonianism, which laid the groundwork for later socialist movements. His ideas influenced thinkers like Karl Marx and Auguste Comte. Claude Lelouch Actor · Born 1937 · France Claude Lelouch is a French filmmaker best known for his film 'A Man and a Woman', which won the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival in 1966. He has directed numerous films throughout his career, including 'Les Misérables' and 'Itinerary of a Spoiled Child'.
Claude of France Politician · Born 1499 · France Claude of France was the Queen of France as the wife of King Francis I. She is most famous for being the first queen consort of the Valois dynasty and for her role in the cultural and political developments of the French Renaissance. Born in 1499, she was known for her patronage of the arts and her influence in the French court. Claude François Actor · Born 1939 · France Claude François was a famous French singer and songwriter, best known for his hit song 'Comme d'habitude', which inspired the English version 'My Way'. He was a major figure in the French music scene during the 1960s and 1970s, also known for songs like 'Le Lundi au soleil' and 'Alexandrie Alexandra'. Claude Brasseur Actor · Born 1936 · France Claude Brasseur was a French actor best known for his role in the film 'La Boum', where he played the father of the main character. He also starred in 'Le Souper' and 'Un éléphant ça trompe énormément'. Born in 1936, he became a prominent figure in French cinema.

Celebrity babies named Claude

Name Last Name(s) Mother Mother famous for Fame Level Father Father famous for Fame Level
Claude Picasso Françoise Gilot model ★★★★★

Claude – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
BI 0 #6 7 425
BI Boys 0 #7 46 917
LU Boys 0 #11 630 4,970
HT 0 #12 1 399
LU 0 #12 62 2,830
HT Girls 0 #20 4 950
HT Boys 0 #23 12 903
NA 0 #32 2 2,537
BI Girls 0 #33 1 726
CM 0 #36 20 2,592
MT 0 #40 4 1,767
CY 0 #60 1 1,632
AF 0 #76 1 1,883
AO 0 #77 1 2,729
CM Boys 0 #77 1,564 12,054
JP 0 #77 1 4,057
MV Boys 0 #79 1 3,375
CN 0 #85 2 3,857
JM 0 #88 6 3,714
TW 0 #103 1 4,523
QA 0 #106 1 7,011
PH 0 #107 4 5,607
OM 0 #116 6 6,215
KW 0 #120 2 5,216
CY Girls 0 #122 4 3,755
MU 0 #133 5 3,613
GR 0 #135 1 3,911
MT Boys 0 #135 43 4,064
PA 0 #138 1 3,797
BN Boys 0 #139 1 6,332
BW Girls 0 #151 1 4,216
LT Boys 0 #151 1 2,166
BW Boys 0 #152 3 4,685
MT Girls 0 #153 1 3,773
LU Girls 0 #159 27 4,850
JM Boys 0 #163 116 6,876
CR 0 #164 2 5,526
HU Boys 0 #174 1 3,954
AE 0 #181 7 10,220
AR 0 #193 1 2,915
RU 0 #193 2 3,641
PL 0 #212 1 2,600
AO Boys 0 #213 30 5,568
BG Boys 0 #220 1 3,850
PS 0 #222 5 5,692
AL Girls 0 #227 1 4,141
MO Boys 0 #231 4 5,842
TW Boys 0 #231 11 7,111
GH 0 #243 6 5,396
NA Boys 0 #246 8 6,830
GR Girls 0 #248 2 6,293
PT 0 #249 2 4,161
HR Boys 0 #259 1 3,997
GR Boys 0 #269 5 6,912
NG 0 #272 1 5,926
IL 0 #274 9 6,291
JM Girls 0 #276 3 7,507
SG 0 #279 4 11,010
Canada Girls 2024 #281 5 2,795
SA 0 #282 14 10,560
Canada Boys 2024 #296 11 2,588
JP Boys 0 #297 7 7,909
MU Boys 0 #298 60 8,477
LB 0 #300 482 13,263
CN Boys 0 #301 19 9,639
CZ Boys 0 #304 2 6,530
GH Boys 0 #307 39 8,138
CM Girls 0 #312 250 11,671
DK Boys 0 #316 10 7,401
DK Girls 0 #326 4 7,429
PE 0 #327 3 6,350
GH Girls 0 #336 2 6,973
GT 0 #338 1 5,948
PL Boys 0 #338 3 6,459
JO Girls 0 #339 1 7,570
QA Girls 0 #340 4 15,378
MU Girls 0 #341 11 8,539
PT Boys 0 #341 27 7,951
MY 0 #353 2 12,352
PH Boys 0 #354 30 11,440
HK 0 #356 2 8,483
CN Girls 0 #358 2 8,829
ZA 0 #365 83 14,421
France Boys 2021 #372 16 2,865
JO Boys 0 #388 2 7,057
France Girls 2020 #391 4 3,215
YE 0 #398 1 8,639
BO 0 #407 2 6,868
EG 0 #410 3 6,387
UY Boys 0 #412 2 5,922
OM Girls 0 #419 6 15,987
PH Girls 0 #422 8 13,098
Germany 0 #424 14 2,542
CL 0 #431 4 6,867
MX 0 #443 3 8,339
SD Boys 0 #462 5 10,523
PT Girls 0 #469 3 7,952
CR Boys 0 #472 16 10,188
PS Boys 0 #474 75 10,655
AR Boys 0 #475 9 7,628
GT Boys 0 #497 3 7,625
HK Boys 0 #497 31 12,905
PA Boys 0 #497 9 9,305
IL Boys 0 #498 110 10,983
CO 0 #509 2 7,768
PA Girls 0 #516 3 9,861
ZA Boys 0 #517 1,009 25,619
RU Boys 0 #519 8 12,621
RU Girls 0 #520 4 11,913
IQ Girls 0 #525 1 11,303
AE Girls 0 #539 15 20,968
PS Girls 0 #539 9 10,981
CL Boys 0 #541 127 13,390
LY 0 #557 3 12,703
KW Girls 0 #558 4 19,177
IR Boys 0 #563 3 10,162
CR Girls 0 #573 1 11,342
BO Boys 0 #580 13 9,244
BH 0 #584 4 17,937
AR Girls 0 #587 13 8,289
HK Girls 0 #606 10 16,104
IL Girls 0 #606 12 11,648
SG Girls 0 #631 2 18,916
BO Girls 0 #651 1 9,488
Finland Boys 2026 #671 12 3,552
SY 0 #671 58 11,684
QA Boys 0 #680 28 18,093
SG Boys 0 #680 18 17,960
IT 0 #681 34 4,183
TN 0 #694 136 13,765
IQ Boys 0 #697 1 13,071
BR Boys 0 #705 47 12,213
KW Boys 0 #735 35 18,755
Germany Girls 0 #809 30 4,949
OM Boys 0 #821 61 17,948
NG Girls 0 #826 1 15,093
CL Girls 0 #840 12 14,098
Spain Boys 0 #843 88 5,610
Germany Boys 0 #849 104 5,697
United States Boys 2024 #858 35 7,044
PE Boys 0 #859 20 14,506
EG Boys 0 #871 16 15,035
NL Boys 0 #887 65 5,873
CO Boys 0 #904 17 15,656
NG Boys 0 #915 37 16,906
EG Girls 0 #946 14 14,742
MA 0 #952 177 20,986
Spain Girls 0 #960 24 5,561
MX Boys 0 #960 23 16,355
BR Girls 0 #987 6 12,708
PE Girls 0 #1,006 5 14,861
SA Girls 0 #1,008 7 25,931
IN Boys 0 #1,038 2 16,750
AE Boys 0 #1,058 35 22,615
CO Girls 0 #1,063 16 16,140
MY Girls 0 #1,072 1 24,821
DZ 0 #1,077 100 20,130
IT Boys 0 #1,085 394 10,046
ZA Girls 0 #1,096 46 25,928
MY Boys 0 #1,098 14 25,439
MX Girls 0 #1,171 13 17,781
TR 0 #1,194 18 19,440
IT Girls 0 #1,325 122 9,415
SA Boys 0 #1,587 28 28,008

Claude is popular in 77 countries — most recent births per country:

France
Canada
United States
AE
AF

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People also ask about Claude

Claude is predominantly a boy's name.
Claude is a one syllable name, pronounced English: /klɔːd/ (clawd); French: /klod/ (klod).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Claudius, Claudio, Claud, Claudia, Claudette and Claudine.
Across languages, Claude has these equivalents: Claudius (Latin), Claudio (Italian/Spanish/Portuguese), Claudia (feminine, various languages), Klaudiusz/Klaudia (Polish).
Yes — Claude ranked #281 in Canada in 2024, and appears in official birth registries across 4 countries.
Claude ranks highest in Canada (#281 in 2024).
Claude's popularity is rising significantly. It moved from #397 in 2011 to #372 in 2021 in France.
Yes — 11 notable people named Claude are in our database, including Claudius (Politician), Claude Henri de Rouvroy, comte de Saint-Simon (Politician), Claude Lelouch (Actor).
Yes — at least 1 celebrity couple has chosen Claude for their child, including Françoise Gilot.