Klaus vs Jacques

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Klaus

Boy #2,399 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek via Germanic

German Dutch Scandinavian Austrian Swiss

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Boy #2,375 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"supplanter, one who takes the heel"

Origin: Hebrew via French

French Belgian Canadian Swiss

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Klaus Rank #2,399

Jacques Rank #2,375

Jacques is more popular, ranked #2375 vs #2399 for Klaus.

Is Klaus or Jacques more popular?

Jacques is more popular, ranked #2375 compared to Klaus at #2399 in the United States.

What do Klaus and Jacques mean?

Klaus means "victory of the people" (Greek via Germanic origin). Jacques means "supplanter, one who takes the heel" (Hebrew via French origin).

Are Klaus and Jacques boy or girl names?

Klaus is primarily a boy name. Jacques is primarily a boy name.