Name Claus Origin, meaning, pronunciation & popularity of the name Claus

Claus is a ♂ boy’s name.

What is the origin of the name Claus?

Claus is a Danish and German diminutive of the name Nicholas, which derived from the Greek name Nikolaos or Nikólaos (Νικόλαος).

What does the name Claus mean?

Claus means “victory of the people” (from ancient Greek “níkē/νίκη” = victory + “laós/λαός” = people/soldiers).

Pronunciation of Claus

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