James vs Klaus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5
Total SSA Count
11,793
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jim, Jimmy, Jamie

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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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Klaus Rank #2,399

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2399 for Klaus.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

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 James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Klaus

Ava Lars Helga Stefan Ingrid

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Klaus more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Klaus at #2399 in the United States.

What do James and Klaus mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Klaus means "victory of the people" (Greek via Germanic origin).

Are James and Klaus boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Klaus is primarily a boy name.

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