Lars vs Klaus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lars

Boy #2,237 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"crowned with laurel"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #2,399 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek via Germanic

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Lars Rank #2,237

Klaus Rank #2,399

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

Is Lars or Klaus more popular?

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

What do Lars and Klaus mean?

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

Are Lars and Klaus boy or girl names?

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