What does Straus mean?

Straus as a boys' name is of German origin, and the meaning of Straus 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.

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Variations

VARIANT Strauss

How popular is Straus?

Straus is an unusual first name for men but a very prominent surname for both adults and children (#11283 out of 150436, Top 7%). (2000 U.S. DEMOGRAPHICS)

Similar Names

Suggested similar-sounding names are Argus, Arius, Artus, Astraeus, Cirrus, Claus, Cyrus▲, Darius▼, Fergus, Firus, Hermus, Jarius, Klaus, Marcus▼, Marius, Markus, Mattaus, Nereus, Saraph, Saul, Seamus, Seoras, Seraph, Sergius, Servaas, Servas, Servatus, Seumus, Sextus, Shamus, Shaul, Shaun▼, Shays, Silas▲, Siorus, Siraj, Sirius, Sixtus, Sofus, Sophus, Spears, Stacy▼, Stan▼, Stana, Stark, Starr, Stasius, Stearn, Stearns, Stefanus, Stian, Stiles, Stones, Strahan, Strom, Strong, Stuart▼, Styles, Sylas▲, Tyrus and Ursus. These names tend to be more frequently used than Straus.