Klaus vs Roel

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 #2,242 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"famous ruler"

Origin: Old High German

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Klaus Rank #2,399

Roel Rank #2,242

Roel is more popular, ranked #2242 vs #2399 for Klaus.

Is Klaus or Roel more popular?

Roel is more popular, ranked #2242 compared to Klaus at #2399 in the United States.

What do Klaus and Roel mean?

Klaus means "victory of the people" (Greek via Germanic origin). Roel means "famous ruler" (Old High German origin).

Are Klaus and Roel boy or girl names?

Klaus is primarily a boy name. Roel is primarily a boy name.