Klaus vs Jan

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 #2,213 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew (via Latin Johannes)

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Klaus Rank #2,399

Jan Rank #2,213

Jan is more popular, ranked #2213 vs #2399 for Klaus.

Is Klaus or Jan more popular?

Jan is more popular, ranked #2213 compared to Klaus at #2399 in the United States.

What do Klaus and Jan mean?

Klaus means "victory of the people" (Greek via Germanic origin). Jan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (via Latin Johannes) origin).

Are Klaus and Jan boy or girl names?

Klaus is primarily a boy name. Jan is primarily a boy name.