Claude Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Claude Name at a Glance

Name	Claude
Meaning	From the Roman clan name Claudius, derived from the latin meaning lame. F: Claudette, Claudia, Claudine.
Origin	French
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Claude Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Claude means “From the Roman clan name Claudius, derived from the latin meaning lame. F: Claudette, Claudia, Claudine”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Claude Name Origin

Our database records Claude under French origin. Browse more French baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Claude a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Claude is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Claude

When considering Claude for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.