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Claus

KLOWS

Rare & Uncommon → Stable

✦ 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 US popularity rank over timeRank 7130 in 1980 to rank 1186 in 1901. Lower rank numbers are more popular.#1186#4158#713019011920194019601980

Claus is not currently in the US top 1000.

Origin

GermanGreekScandinavian

Syllables

1

Nicknames

Klaus

Style

VintagePlayfulElegantTimelessClassic

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.