Gender: Female
Origin: Germanic, Greek
Meaning: Mighty in battle, Strong in War, Strength for Battle
Pronunciation: mawd, mɔd, M AO D
Popularity Rank: #3,968
Originally derived from the Germanic name Mathilda, meaning 'mighty in battle'. It was popular in the Middle Ages but declined in usage until its revival in the 19th century.
The name Maud is of Germanic, Greek origin and means Mighty in battle, Strong in War, Strength for Battle, Battle-mighty, Strong Battle Maiden, Powerful Warrior. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Maud is commonly found in France, Netherlands, Belgium, and 67 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: mawd
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): mɔd
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: M AO D
M: Pronounce as in "man" (M AE N)
AO: Pronounce as in "thought" (TH AO T)
D: Pronounce as in "dog" (D AO G)
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At NamesLook, the name Maud is recorded 15,392 times globally, ranking it as the 3,968th most common name worldwide.
Maud is most prevalent in France, with 9,752 occurrences, making it the 357th most popular name in the country.
In France, the name Maud is found among 1 in every 134 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| France | #357 | 1 : 134 |
| Netherlands | #356 | 1 : 143 |
| Belgium | #647 | 1 : 319 |
| Sweden | #355 | 1 : 207 |
| South Africa | #3,701 | 1 : 5,453 |
| United States of America | #10,672 | 1 : 9,674 |
| United Kingdom | #4,107 | 1 : 3,225 |
| Switzerland | #1,765 | 1 : 1,648 |
| Ghana | #1,006 | 1 : 1,706 |
| Canada | #4,377 | 1 : 4,124 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Maud from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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