Fritz vs Klaus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Fritz

Boy #2,536 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Old High German fridu + rih

German Austrian Dutch American

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Boy #2,399 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek via Germanic

German Dutch Scandinavian Austrian Swiss

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Fritz Rank #2,536

Klaus Rank #2,399

Klaus is more popular, ranked #2399 vs #2536 for Fritz.

Is Fritz or Klaus more popular?

Klaus is more popular, ranked #2399 compared to Fritz at #2536 in the United States.

What do Fritz and Klaus mean?

Fritz means "peaceful ruler" (Old High German fridu + rih origin). Klaus means "victory of the people" (Greek via Germanic origin).

Are Fritz and Klaus boy or girl names?

Fritz is primarily a boy name. Klaus is primarily a boy name.