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At a Glance: Name: Maud – Meaning: powerful in battle – Origin: Germanic (via Old French Mahaut, variant of Matilda) – Gender: used for both boys and girls
Maud is a short, old-fashioned name of Germanic origin that came into English through the Old French Mahaut, a variant of Matilda. It means "powerful in battle," which gives a one-syllable name a surprisingly strong backbone. If you like Matilda but want something clipped and crisp, Maud is a close relative in a much smaller package.
Meaning & Origin of Maud
Meaning: Powerful in battle.
Origin: Germanic (via Old French Mahaut, variant of Matilda).
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
Popularity of Maud
Maud peaked at #68 in 1883, when 425 babies were given the name. By 2024 it had slipped to #14595, with just 6 babies, so a child named Maud today would rarely meet another one.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Maud mean?
Powerful in battle. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Maud)
Is Maud a popular name right now?
Maud peaked at #68 in 1883 and is ranked #14595 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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