Klaus vs Lars

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 #2,237 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"crowned with laurel"

Origin: Latin

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Klaus Rank #2,399

Lars Rank #2,237

Lars is more popular, ranked #2237 vs #2399 for Klaus.

Is Klaus or Lars more popular?

Lars is more popular, ranked #2237 compared to Klaus at #2399 in the United States.

What do Klaus and Lars mean?

Klaus means "victory of the people" (Greek via Germanic origin). Lars means "crowned with laurel" (Latin origin).

Are Klaus and Lars boy or girl names?

Klaus is primarily a boy name. Lars is primarily a boy name.