Klein

German, Yiddish

"small, little"

Klein Origin and Meaning

The name Klein is a boy's name of German, Yiddish origin meaning "small, little".

Designer and brand name can make stylish choices for babies, though most American parents have opted for Calvin over Klein. Nevertheless, Klein has been making the US stats since the 80s, notably after it was used by the character Marty McFly in the classic movie, Back to the Future.

Derived from the German and Yiddish words for "small, little", Klein is predominantly used as a surname; however recent counts have seen it given to around 15 boys each year. It peaked in 2013 when 25 boys received the name, and may appeal to parents who like Clyde, Clive, Kane Kyle, or Kai.