Erwin vs Klaus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Erwin

Boy #2,429 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"army friend, honorable companion"

Origin: Old High German

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Boy #2,399 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek via Germanic

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Erwin Rank #2,429

Klaus Rank #2,399

Klaus is more popular, ranked #2399 vs #2429 for Erwin.

Is Erwin or Klaus more popular?

Klaus is more popular, ranked #2399 compared to Erwin at #2429 in the United States.

What do Erwin and Klaus mean?

Erwin means "army friend, honorable companion" (Old High German origin). Klaus means "victory of the people" (Greek via Germanic origin).

Are Erwin and Klaus boy or girl names?

Erwin is primarily a boy name. Klaus is primarily a boy name.