Claus - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Claus \c-

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 an uncommon first name for men but a very common last name for both men and women (#8845 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy name Claus. Compare Claus with its variant forms and related boy names.