Claus
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✦ Meaning
“Scandinavian and German form of Nicholas, from Greek 'nikolaos' meaning victory of the people. Forever associated with Saint Nicholas and festive warmth.”
Popularity Over Time
Claus is not currently in the US top 1000.
Origin
Syllables
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Nicknames
Style
Famous Bearers
- Santa Claus
- Klaus Kinski
Cross-Cultural Notes
Very common in German, Scandinavian, and Dutch cultures; less common in US
People Also Ask
Scandinavian and German form of Nicholas, from Greek 'nikolaos' meaning victory of the people. Forever associated with Saint Nicholas and festive warmth.
Claus is not currently in the US top 1000, making it a genuinely rare choice. Usage has stayed pretty consistent over the past decade.
Popular nicknames for Claus include Klaus.
Names that pair beautifully with Claus include Rosalind, Beatrix, Imogen, Cordelia, Jasper.