Klaus vs Matheus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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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Matheus

Boy #2,398 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"given by Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Portuguese Brazilian Scandinavian Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,398
Total SSA Count
58
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Matt, Matty, Theus

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Popularity Comparison

Klaus Rank #2,399
Matheus Rank #2,398

Matheus is more popular, ranked #2398 vs #2399 for Klaus.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Klaus ___

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

Matheus ___

  • Matheus Alexandre
  • Matheus Gabriel
  • Matheus Lucas
  • Matheus Felipe
  • Matheus Rafael
  • Matheus Jose

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Klaus

Ava Lars Helga Stefan Ingrid

If you choose Matheus

Isabella Lukas Sofia Rafael Ana

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Klaus or Matheus more popular?

Matheus is more popular, ranked #2398 compared to Klaus at #2399 in the United States.

What do Klaus and Matheus mean?

Klaus means "victory of the people" (Greek via Germanic origin). Matheus means "given by Yahweh" (Hebrew origin).

Are Klaus and Matheus boy or girl names?

Klaus is primarily a boy name. Matheus is primarily a boy name.

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