Herbert vs Klaus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Herbert

Boy #2,474 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright army, famous warrior"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #2,399 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek via Germanic

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Herbert Rank #2,474

Klaus Rank #2,399

Klaus is more popular, ranked #2399 vs #2474 for Herbert.

Is Herbert or Klaus more popular?

Klaus is more popular, ranked #2399 compared to Herbert at #2474 in the United States.

What do Herbert and Klaus mean?

Herbert means "bright army, famous warrior" (Germanic origin). Klaus means "victory of the people" (Greek via Germanic origin).

Are Herbert and Klaus boy or girl names?

Herbert is primarily a boy name. Klaus is primarily a boy name.