Boy Name · Greek Origin
Claus
Claus means “Nicholas”. It is a boy's name of Greek origin, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Origin and meaning: English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0). Popularity: US Social Security Administration.
Considering Claus? It is a boy name whose meaning is "Nicholas", rooted in Greek naming tradition, and ranks in our Rare popularity tier. Phonetically it shares territory with Clois.
Claus meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Nicholas
Origin: Greek naming roots help connect Claus to related Greek baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Claus as C·L·A·U·S, with 5 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Claus is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Claus variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Clausa, Clause, Clausy, Clau.
- Nicknames: Cla and C.
- Middle names: Pair Claus with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Claus middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Clois, Cloyce, Collis, Celso, Chelsi — full picks on the sibling names for Claus guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Claus? Browse our names like Claus guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Claus
What does the name Claus mean?
Claus means "Nicholas" and is of Greek origin. The meaning is recorded in English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0), and in US records Claus is used as a boy name.
What is the origin of Claus?
Claus originates in Greek naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Claus?
Claus has 5 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Claus a boy's or girl's name?
Claus is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Claus in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Claus sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Claus?
Names that share Claus's sound and style include Clois, Cloyce, Collis, Celso, Chelsi.
What middle names pair well with Claus?
Good middle-name fits for Claus pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Claus is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Claus is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Claus?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Claus share its rhythm without rhyming — Clois, Cloyce, Collis all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.