Klaus vs Ragnar

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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Ragnar

Boy #2,261 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"judgment army"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

Scandinavian Norse Danish Swedish Norwegian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,261
Total SSA Count
63
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Rag, Rags

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Popularity Comparison

Klaus Rank #2,399
Ragnar Rank #2,261

Ragnar is more popular, ranked #2261 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

Ragnar ___

  • Ragnar Erik
  • Ragnar Leif
  • Ragnar Bjorn
  • Ragnar Ivar
  • Ragnar Sigurd
  • Ragnar Harald

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Klaus

Ava Lars Helga Stefan Ingrid

If you choose Ragnar

Bjorn Freya Astrid Sigrid Ivar

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Klaus or Ragnar more popular?

Ragnar is more popular, ranked #2261 compared to Klaus at #2399 in the United States.

What do Klaus and Ragnar mean?

Klaus means "victory of the people" (Greek via Germanic origin). Ragnar means "judgment army" (Old Norse origin).

Are Klaus and Ragnar boy or girl names?

Klaus is primarily a boy name. Ragnar is primarily a boy name.

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