Name Knud Origin, meaning, pronunciation & popularity of the name Knud

Knud is a ♂ boy’s name.

Origin of the name Knud

Knud is a variant of the name Knut and is therefore a name of Danish and Old High German origin.

What is the meaning of the name Knud?

Knud means “knot” (from Old Norse “knútr” or ancient Swedish “knot”), “free” and “noble” (from Old High German “chnot”) or “daring” and “audacious” (from Old High German “chnuz”). In Danish, Knud means “log of wood”.

Pronunciation of Knud

Variants of the name Knud