Claude
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US Popularity:6685
Origin:French
Other Origin(s):Latin
Meaning:Lame
Claude is a boy's name of French origin. Though this name has its ancient roots in Latin which define it as "lame," there are plenty of famous historical figures proving there is much more to it. Claudius, for example, was most notably a Roman emperor responsible for the expansion of Rome in 41-54CE. Famous Claudes include painter Monet and composer Debussy, along with a plethora of other people who were anything but lame in their time. As another great creative once said, “what’s in a name?,” and despite the meaning behind his, there’s no doubt here that Claude will be a pretty cool dude.
Famous People Named Claude
Wondering who else shares this name? Check out these well known people who made this baby name famous.
- Claude DebussyComposer
- Claude MonetPainter
How Popular Is The Name Claude?
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Claude is currently #2101 on The Bump
Boy:Claude is currently #1185 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Claude is currently #1452 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Claude is currently #6685 in U.S. births
Boy:Claude is currently #3121 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
Gender:
Girl
#
in 2023
No change
from 2022
Sources
Behind the Name, Claude, July 2010
Behind the Name, Claudius, June 2023
Name Doctor, Claude
Britannica, Claude Monet, French painter, August 2024
Britannica, Claude Debussy, French composer, August 2024
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