The story behind Claudius
From Latin Claudius. Doublet of Claude.
Pronunciation
US: /ˈklɔdiəs/
Regional pronunciation variants
- UK: /ˈklɔːdiəs/
Popularity
Claudius ranked #10930 in US for 2025.
Source: SSA national baby names
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Brutus
From Latin Brutus.
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Diogenes
Learned borrowing from Latin Diogenēs.
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Middle Names for Claudius
Abílio
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- Gender
- masculine
- Syllables
- 3 syllables
- Ending
- ends O
- balanced syllable contrast
- good length contrast
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- Syllables
- 3 syllables
- Ending
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- balanced syllable contrast
- good length contrast
Sibling Names for Claudius
Abdiasz
Learned borrowing from Latin Abdias, from Ancient Greek Ἀβδίας (Abdías), from Hebrew עובדיה.
- Gender
- masculine
- Syllables
- 2 syllables
- Ending
- ends Z
- shared origin connection
- balanced name length
Abílio
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- Gender
- masculine
- Syllables
- 3 syllables
- Ending
- ends O
- shared origin connection
- balanced name length
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- Gender
- masculine
- Syllables
- 3 syllables
- Ending
- ends M
- shared origin connection
- balanced name length