Straus - name meaning and origin

The boy's name Straus \s-traus, st-raus\ is of German origin, and its meaning is "bouquet; ostrich; fight". Surname. In the past, inns or taverns may have been named after the ostrich. Composers Johann and Richard Strauss; retailer Isidor Straus.

Straus has 1 variant form: Strauss.

Straus 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 Straus. Compare Straus with related baby names.