Herbert vs Klaus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Herbert

Boy #2,474 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bright army, famous warrior"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English German French American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,474
Total SSA Count
55
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Herb, Herbie, Bert

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Klaus

Boy #2,399 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek via Germanic

Cultural Roots

German Dutch Scandinavian Austrian Swiss

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,399
Total SSA Count
58
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Klaas, Claus

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Popularity Comparison

Herbert Rank #2,474
Klaus Rank #2,399

Klaus is more popular, ranked #2399 vs #2474 for Herbert.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Herbert ___

  • Herbert James
  • Herbert George
  • Herbert William
  • Herbert Charles
  • Herbert Edward
  • Herbert Arthur

Klaus ___

  • Klaus Heinrich
  • Klaus Friedrich
  • Klaus Wilhelm
  • Klaus Dieter
  • Klaus Erik
  • Klaus Hans

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Herbert

Walter Harold Clarence Dorothy Edith

If you choose Klaus

Ava Lars Helga Stefan Ingrid

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Herbert or Klaus more popular?

Klaus is more popular, ranked #2399 compared to Herbert at #2474 in the United States.

What do Herbert and Klaus mean?

Herbert means "bright army, famous warrior" (Germanic origin). Klaus means "victory of the people" (Greek via Germanic origin).

Are Herbert and Klaus boy or girl names?

Herbert is primarily a boy name. Klaus is primarily a boy name.

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