Claudiu
- Gender
- Boy
- Say it
- KLOW-dyoo
- Origin
- Latin
Claudiu is a boys' name of Latin origin, meaning “lame”. Too few babies were given it in the latest year to rank.
What does Claudiu mean?
Latin: Romanian form of Claudius, from Latin claudus 'lame'
“lame”
Romanian form of Claudius, the Roman family name borne by the emperor Claudius, who reigned from AD 41 to 54.
Is Claudiu a girl's or a boy's name?
Claudiu is a boys' name.
How popular is Claudiu in the UK?
No boys in the UK were given it in 2025, or too few to be listed. Its busiest year was 2018, with 7 boys.
Claudiu in the UK, year by year
| Year | Boys | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3 | #5,198 |
| 2023 | 1 | #6,556 |
| 2022 | 4 | #4,195 |
| 2021 | 0 | – |
| 2020 | 0 | – |
| 2019 | 4 | #4,126 |
| 2018 | 7 | #2,823 |
| 2017 | 0 | – |
| 2016 | 6 | #3,241 |
| 2015 | 1 | #6,220 |
| 2014 | 4 | #4,063 |
| 2013 | 0 | – |
| 2012 | 0 | – |
| 2011 | 0 | – |
| 2010 | 1 | #6,148 |
Names like Claudiu
Names given in the same years and the same naming tradition, with a similar sound.
Roman, Remy, Felix, Leo, Carter, Chester, Vincent, Austin, Arthur, Hugo, Ezra, Albie
Names related to Claudiu
More Latin names
Oliver, Olivia, Aurora, Emily, Florence, Mabel, Luna, Nora, Rosie, Emilia, Max, Nova, Lucy, Julian, Clara, Anthony
Sources
Figures from Baby names in England and Wales (Office for National Statistics), Babies' first names (National Records of Scotland) and Baby names (Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency). Nameling last updated them on 20 October 2026. How the figures are worked out, and the data to download.
To cite this page: Nameling, “Claudiu: name meaning, origin and popularity”, https://www.nameling.co.uk/names/claudiu, updated 20 October 2026.