Gender: Male
Origin: Latin
Meaning: Lame or crippled; famous saint from Besançon., Lame
Pronunciation: klod, /klɔd/, K L AO D
Popularity Rank: #1,260
Derived from the Roman family name Claudius, from the Latin word 'claudus' meaning lame or crippled. It was used as a given name in the Middle Ages due to the fame of Saint Claude of Besançon.
The name Claude is of Latin origin and means Lame or crippled; famous saint from Besançon., Lame, Preserving, Disabled, Limping. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Claude is commonly found in France, Belgium, United States of America, and 81 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: klod
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /klɔd/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: K L AO D
K: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
AO: Pronounce as in "thought" (TH AO T)
D: Pronounce as in "dog" (D AO G)
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At NamesLook, the name Claude is recorded 52,518 times globally, ranking it as the 1,260th most common name worldwide.
Claude is most prevalent in France, with 37,262 occurrences, making it the 77th most popular name in the country.
In France, the name Claude is found among 1 in every 35 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| France | #77 | 1 : 35 |
| Belgium | #211 | 1 : 110 |
| United States of America | #1,664 | 1 : 815 |
| Cameroon | #114 | 1 : 233 |
| Canada | #343 | 1 : 219 |
| Switzerland | #192 | 1 : 146 |
| South Africa | #1,779 | 1 : 2,061 |
| Luxembourg | #12 | 1 : 50 |
| Italy | #3,052 | 1 : 2,150 |
| Lebanon | #548 | 1 : 413 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Claude from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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