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Klaus: Meaning & Origin

Klaus is a boy name of German origin meaning “Victory of the people; embodies triumph through unity.”. It's a distinctive name with moderate popularity. With 1 syllable, it's short and easy to say.

Pronunciation

KLOWS

Phonetic spelling

Popularity

67/100 Score

This name ranks in the top 33% of popular names.

Nicknames

Klausi

Popularity Trend

Popularity Trend

17%
59
2010
49
Current
#27
Rank

* Popularity data based on national birth records and trends

Middle Name Ideas

  • Klaus Peter
  • Klaus Hermann
  • Klaus Jürgen

Famous Namesakes

  • Klaus Barbie
  • Klaus Meine

Variants & Alternate Spellings of Klaus