Klaus vs Oden

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

Playground Safety Score

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Oden

Boy #2,225 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"the frenzied one, the inspired"

Origin: Proto-Germanic

Cultural Roots

Scandinavian Norse American Swedish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,225
Total SSA Count
65
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Klaus Rank #2,399
Oden Rank #2,225

Oden is more popular, ranked #2225 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

Oden ___

  • Oden Thor
  • Oden Erik
  • Oden Bjorn
  • Oden Rune
  • Oden Leif
  • Oden Stone

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Klaus

Ava Lars Helga Stefan Ingrid

If you choose Oden

Thor Freya Astrid Sigrid Baldur

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Klaus or Oden more popular?

Oden is more popular, ranked #2225 compared to Klaus at #2399 in the United States.

What do Klaus and Oden mean?

Klaus means "victory of the people" (Greek via Germanic origin). Oden means "the frenzied one, the inspired" (Proto-Germanic origin).

Are Klaus and Oden boy or girl names?

Klaus is primarily a boy name. Oden is primarily a boy name.

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