Claus - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Claus \c-laus\ is of German origin. Variant of Nicholas (Greek) "people of victory", representing a short form of Niclaus or Niklaus. The name is associated in America with Santa Claus. Actor Klaus Kinski.

Claus has 3 variant forms: Claes, Clause and Klaus.

Baby names that sound like Claus are Claas, Klaes, Klaas and Colas.

Claus is a very rare male first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Claus. Click here to compare Claus with related baby names.