Klein
Meaning
"small, little"
Origin: German
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #6,327
- Total SSA Count
- 14
- Syllables
- 1
- Formality
- Moderate
- Nicknames
- Kle, Kly, Klie
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"small, little"
Origin: German
"Little red one"
Origin: Old Irish 'ruadh' (red) + diminutive suffix
Klein is more popular, ranked #6327 vs #6338 for Rowin.
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Klein is more popular, ranked #6327 compared to Rowin at #6338 in the United States.
Klein means "small, little" (German origin). Rowin means "Little red one" (Old Irish 'ruadh' (red) + diminutive suffix origin).
Klein is primarily a boy name. Rowin is primarily a boy name.