Klaus vs Erwin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Klaus

Boy #2,399 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek via Germanic

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Boy #2,429 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"army friend, honorable companion"

Origin: Old High German

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Klaus Rank #2,399

Erwin Rank #2,429

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

Is Klaus or Erwin more popular?

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

What do Klaus and Erwin mean?

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

Are Klaus and Erwin boy or girl names?

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