Lame or limping
A variant of the Latin name Claudius, which was a Roman family name. It likely originated as a nickname for someone with a physical impairment, though it became a prestigious name associated with Roman emperors. This specific spelling is a rare, simplified version of the more common French Claude.
Less common today
Claud isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,697 in 1993.
British character actor of the early sound era
American politician from Wisconsin
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
