Klaus vs Iver

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Klaus

Boy #2,399 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek via Germanic

Cultural Roots

German Dutch Scandinavian Austrian Swiss

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,399
Total SSA Count
58
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Iver

Boy #2,199 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"yew bow warrior; archer"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

Norwegian Scottish Scandinavian Scottish Gaelic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,199
Total SSA Count
66
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Klaus Rank #2,399
Iver Rank #2,199

Iver is more popular, ranked #2199 vs #2399 for Klaus.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Klaus or Iver more popular?

Iver is more popular, ranked #2199 compared to Klaus at #2399 in the United States.

What do Klaus and Iver mean?

Klaus means "victory of the people" (Greek via Germanic origin). Iver means "yew bow warrior; archer" (Old Norse origin).

Are Klaus and Iver boy or girl names?

Klaus is primarily a boy name. Iver is primarily a boy name.

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