Klaus vs Kirk

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

✓ All Clear

Boy #2,573 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"church, one who lives by a church"

Origin: Old Norse kirkja

Scottish American Scandinavian

15 High Risk

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Klaus Rank #2,399

Kirk Rank #2,573

Klaus is more popular, ranked #2399 vs #2573 for Kirk.

Is Klaus or Kirk more popular?

Klaus is more popular, ranked #2399 compared to Kirk at #2573 in the United States.

What do Klaus and Kirk mean?

Klaus means "victory of the people" (Greek via Germanic origin). Kirk means "church, one who lives by a church" (Old Norse kirkja origin).

Are Klaus and Kirk boy or girl names?

Klaus is primarily a boy name. Kirk is primarily a boy name.