Klaus

Klaus is a boy name of German origin, ranked #80 in popularity, meaning Victory of the people.

What Klaus means

Victory of the people.

Klaus sits at 5 letters, and ends on a consonant, which gives it a firmer stop.

Where Klaus comes from

German names are typically Germanic compounds, built from two elements — often one describing strength or protection and one describing a domain such as battle, home, or people.

Klaus is recorded as German in origin. Browse other German names.

How popular is Klaus?

Klaus is ranked #80, near the outer edge of the top hundred. Names here are often on the way up or on the way down, so this is the band where a name can feel fresh and established at the same time.

The character of Klaus

Klaus sits in our German group. Following that theme is usually the fastest way to find the handful of other names that feel the way this one does.

Themes: German

Names like Klaus

These share Klaus's themes, origin, or both — closest first.

More German names

  • Karl — Free man.
  • Leonard — Brave as a lion.
  • Humphrey — Peaceful warrior.
  • Liesel — Pledged to God.
  • Hugh — Mind, intellect and spirit.
  • Liesl — Pledged to God.
  • Howard — Brave-hearted guardian.
  • Louise — Renowned warrior.
  • Hilda — Battle woman.
  • Lula — Famous warrior; pearl.