Jan vs Klaus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jan

Boy #2,213 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew (via Latin Johannes)

Cultural Roots

Dutch Polish Czech Scandinavian German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,213
Total SSA Count
65
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Janny

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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

Jan Rank #2,213
Klaus Rank #2,399

Jan is more popular, ranked #2213 vs #2399 for Klaus.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jan ___

  • Jan Pieter
  • Jan Henrik
  • Jan Willem
  • Jan Erik
  • Jan Michael
  • Jan Thomas

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 Jan

Piet Lena Hans Marta Erik

If you choose Klaus

Ava Lars Helga Stefan Ingrid

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jan or Klaus more popular?

Jan is more popular, ranked #2213 compared to Klaus at #2399 in the United States.

What do Jan and Klaus mean?

Jan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (via Latin Johannes) origin). Klaus means "victory of the people" (Greek via Germanic origin).

Are Jan and Klaus boy or girl names?

Jan is primarily a boy name. Klaus is primarily a boy name.

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