Magnus

Magnus: name meaning, origin & popularity

Meaning: “great”
Origin: Latin
Say it: MAG-nəs · 2 syllables
Used for: Boys

Magnus is a Latin byname meaning 'great.' It has long been especially common in Scandinavia, helped by saints and medieval kings, and is also used in German-speaking regions.

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How popular is Magnus?

2024102 per million US babies

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Babies named Magnus in 2024340

2024 rank#750 boys

Peak year2021

Total US babies since 18805,830

Magnus is rising: use over the last five years is 2.0× what it was a decade earlier.

Names like Magnus

Variants, related forms and names with the same roots.

Lucasfrom Lucania · Latin
Leolion · Latin
Julianyouthful, downy-bearded · Latin
Anthonyof the Antonius family · Latin
RomanRoman, from Rome · Latin
Bennettblessed · Latin
Adrianfrom Hadria · Latin
Christianfollower of Christ · Latin

Magnus questions

What does the name Magnus mean?

Magnus means "great". It comes from Latin. Magnus is a Latin byname meaning 'great.' It has long been especially common in Scandinavia, helped by saints and medieval kings, and is also used in German-speaking regions.

Is Magnus a boy or girl name?

Magnus is mainly a boy's name in US records (100% of uses since 1880).

How popular is Magnus?

340 US babies were named Magnus in 2024. Its peak year was 2021.

How do you pronounce Magnus?

Magnus is usually pronounced MAG-nəs.

Birth counts: US Social Security Administration national data, 1880–2024 (names given to 5+ babies of a sex in a year). How we write meanings.