Meaning & Origin
A male given name from Latin.
Claud is a boy's and girl's baby name of Latin origin, a variant of Claude, from the Roman family name Claudius, possibly derived from the Latin claudus, meaning 'lame' — a reference to a physical characteristic of the Claudia family of ancient Rome.
Claud was used primarily in the early 20th century, especially in rural American and British communities. Poet Claud McKay (typically spelled Claude) is among its literary bearers. The name has a quiet, understated dignity.